Medical Assistant, Part-Time

About the role

At American Family Care, our Part-Time Medical Assistants keep our urgent care centers running smoothly by blending clinical skill with patient registration and insurance verification expertise.

Responsibilities

• Greet and triage patients, collect vitals/histories, perform venipuncture and CLIA-waived point-of-care testing (COVID, flu, strep, glucose, A1C, UA, etc.), assist with minor procedures, wound care, EKGs, and nebulizer therapy.
• Register patients, verify insurance eligibility, determine financial responsibility, collect co-pays, reconcile payment logs, and maintain EMR accuracy.
• Educate patients on both clinical procedures and financial expectations, provide clear discharge instructions, and de-escalate concerns with empathy and professionalism.
• Participate in daily huddles, maintain compliance logs (crash cart, fridge temps, etc.), support infection-control and HIPAA standards.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Active national MA certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent) at hire.
• At least 1+ year of experience with insurance verification and patient registration required.
• Active BLS certification required or must be obtained within defined onboarding period.
• Urgent care or emergency room experience highly valued.
• EMR proficiency (Experity preferred); comfort with payer portals (e.g., Waystar).
• Proven venipuncture and specimen collection skills.

Qualifications

• Must successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• Full availability including ability to work evenings/weekends and float to nearby centers as needed.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with EMR systems and payer portals.

Benefits

AFC offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement savings options. Final compensation offers will be determined based on a combination of factors, including experience, certifications, education, and geographic location.

Pay

The expected pay range for this role is $17.50 to $20.50 per hour. Final compensation offers will be determined based on a combination of factors, including experience, certifications, education, and geographic location.

Schedule

Work involves approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, with the possibility of float coverage to nearby centers.

Benefits

AFC is committed to pay equity and transparency. The company also provides a collaborative, supportive, fast-paced team environment, allowing employees to maintain clinical skills while balancing other work, school, or family commitments. Employees can make a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.

Work environment

Fast-paced urgent care with frequent role-switching; prolonged standing/walking; routine exposure to blood and body fluids (strict PPE adherence); occasional lifting up to 25–30 lbs; weekend/evening shifts and float coverage as needed.