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.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with EMR systems and payer portals.

Benefits

AFC offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive pay, plus shift differentials may apply.
• Collaborative, supportive, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to maintain clinical skills while balancing other work, school, or family commitments.
• Makes a meaningful impact on patient care and community health.

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 approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, working shift during the weekdays as well as some weekends.