Medical assistant, part-time

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

Clinical Care: greet and triage patients, collect vitals/histories, perform venipuncture and CLIA-waived point-of-care testing, assist with minor procedures, wound care, EKGs, and nebulizer therapy; Insurance Verification & Front Desk: register patients, verify insurance eligibility, determine financial responsibility, collect co-pays, reconcile payment logs, and maintain EMR accuracy; Patient Service: educate patients on clinical procedures and financial expectations, provide clear discharge instructions, and de-escalate concerns with empathy and professionalism; Team & Compliance: 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