Medical Assistant, Part-Time

Make an impact—front desk to triage. 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. In this role, you will be committed to working 15 to 20 hours per week (1 to 3 shifts per week).

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; Maintain EMR accuracy; Educate patients on clinical procedures and financial expectations; Provide clear discharge instructions; 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; Active BLS certification required or must be obtained within defined onboarding period; Proven venipuncture and specimen collection skills; 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

Nice to have

Urgent care or emergency room experience; EMR proficiency (Experity preferred); Comfort with payer portals (e.g., Waystar)

Benefits

Competitive pay; Shift differentials may apply; Competitive benefits package; Advancement opportunities (varies by PRN/part-time status); Collaborative, supportive, fast-paced team environment; Ability to maintain clinical skills while balancing other work, school, or family commitments