Medical Assistant - Part Time

About the role

At American Family Care, our Medical Assistants are the heartbeat of the clinic, blending clinical skill, patient service, and front-desk/insurance verification expertise to keep our centers running smoothly.

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 multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Benefits

A competitive pay and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth and cross-training, and a collaborative, supportive, patient-first team culture.

Pay

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour. Final compensation offers will be determined based on a combination of factors, including experience, certifications, education, and geographic location.

Schedule

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.