Medical Assistant, Part-Time

American Family Care•Madison, AL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

American Family Care is hiring a part-time Medical Assistant for its urgent care centers. The role combines clinical care with patient registration and insurance verification in a fast-paced environment. Medical Assistants greet and triage patients, collect vitals and histories, perform venipuncture and point-of-care testing, assist with procedures, and provide patient education and discharge instructions. They also register patients, verify insurance eligibility, collect payments, maintain accurate EMR records, and support daily team and compliance activities. The position requires full availability, including evenings and weekends, and may involve floating to nearby centers. The work environment includes prolonged standing and walking, routine exposure to blood and body fluids, and occasional lifting up to 25–30 pounds. AFC offers competitive pay, with possible shift differentials, a competitive benefits package, and advancement opportunities that vary by PRN or part-time status. Final compensation depends on experience, certifications, education, and geographic location. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Active national Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent) at hire.
At least 1 year of experience with insurance verification and patient registration.
Active BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within the defined onboarding period.
Proven venipuncture and specimen collection skills.
Full availability, including evenings and weekends, and ability to float to nearby centers as needed.
Successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Urgent care or emergency room experience is highly valued.
EMR proficiency; Experity is preferred.
Comfort using payer portals such as Waystar.

Responsibilities

Greet and triage patients; collect vital signs and medical histories.
Perform venipuncture and CLIA-waived point-of-care tests, including COVID, flu, strep, glucose, A1C, and urinalysis.
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 accurate EMR records.
Educate patients about clinical procedures and financial expectations; provide clear discharge instructions and address concerns with empathy and professionalism.
Participate in daily huddles and maintain compliance logs, including crash cart and refrigerator temperature logs.
Support infection-control and HIPAA standards.
Work evenings and weekends and float to nearby centers as needed.