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 work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer literacy, especially with EMR systems.

Benefits

AFC offers a competitive benefits package and advancement opportunities (varies by PRN/part-time status).

Pay

The expected pay range for this role is $16.50 to $19.00 per hour. Final compensation offers will be determined based on a combination of factors, including experience, certifications, education, and geographic location.

Schedule

Shifts could be during the week or weekends.