Medical Receptionist PRN

About the role

Help Us Keep Life Uninterrupted! At American Family Care, we're not just treating patients – we're revolutionizing how people access healthcare. As the nation's leading urgent care provider with over 200 clinics across 26 states, we're looking for a detail-oriented Medical Receptionist to be the face of our clinic and the first step in our patient-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Meticulously verify coverage BEFORE services are provided, preventing claim denials, and maximizing revenue capture
• Excel at Financial Counseling: Confidently explain costs, billing processes, and insurance complexities to patients in a way they understand
• Solve Billing Problems: Proactively identify and resolve insurance discrepancies and billing issues before they impact revenue
• Drive Patient Satisfaction: Deliver exceptional service even during difficult financial conversations - keeping patients happy while handling payment matters
• Own the Front Desk Flow: Process payments, schedule appointments, and manage patient check-ins with lightning efficiency
• Protect Patient Information: Maintain organized records while strictly following HIPAA regulations

Requirements

• Experience with insurance verification and medical billing (non-negotiable)
• Ability to explain complex insurance concepts to frustrated patients with empathy and clarity
• Obsessively detail-oriented – a single digit error in an insurance ID can cost thousands
• Worked as a Medical Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, or in any Customer Service role in a medical office setting
• Tech-savvy with medical billing software and EMR systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and can find billing solutions that work for both patients and the clinic
• Positive attitude even when dealing with challenging financial conversations

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred
• X-Ray Tech, Medical Assistant or related certification is a plus
• Active BLS certification required or must be obtained within defined onboarding period

Benefits

• Develop highly marketable skills in medical billing and insurance - some of the most in-demand talents in healthcare
• Receive specialized training in insurance verification and patient financial counseling
• Make a dual impact: help patients navigate healthcare costs while ensuring our clinic remains financially healthy
• Build transferable clerical and revenue cycle management skills that are valuable across the healthcare industry
• Grow with AFC into roles like Billing Specialist, Revenue Cycle Analyst, or Front Desk Supervisor — or move into clinic leadership and management as we continue expanding to 500+ locations

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this position is $16.50 to $19.00 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Schedule

Part-time with flexible shifts (some evenings/weekends)