Medical Assistant, PRN

Job Description

Job Description

**Responsibilities:**

- **Clinical Care:** Greet and triage patients, collect vitals/histories, perform venipuncture, conduct CLIA-waived point-of-care testing (COVID, flu, strep, glucose, A1C, UA, etc.), 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, support infection control, and uphold HIPAA standards.

**Qualifications:**

- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.

- Active national MA certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, or equivalent) at hire.

- At least 1+ year of experience in insurance verification and patient registration.

- Active BLS certification required or must be obtained within the defined onboarding period.

- Urgent care or emergency room experience preferred.

- EMR proficiency (Experity preferred); familiarity with payer portals (e.g., Waystar).

- Demonstrated venipuncture and specimen collection skills.

**Additional Requirements:**

- Must successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check as a condition of employment.

- Full availability, including the ability to work evenings/weekends and float to nearby centers as needed.

**Why You'll Love Working PRN at AFC:**

- Flexible scheduling with a minimum of 4 shifts per month.

- Competitive pay with potential shift differentials.

- Collaborative, supportive, fast-paced team environment.

- Opportunity to maintain clinical skills while balancing other commitments.

- Meaningful impact on patient care and community health.

**Compensation:**

- Expected pay range is $18.00-$20.00 per hour, with final offers based on experience, certifications, education, and location.

**Work Environment:**

- Fast-paced urgent care setting with role-switching, standing/walking, blood/fluid exposure (PPE required), occasional lifting up to 25–30 lbs, and weekend/evening shifts.