<p>Baptist Medical Network in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Medical Assistant (MA) to support a busy physician practice office within a regional health system spanning 12 counties across South Texas. This non-exempt, direct-patient-care role works under physician direction to deliver clinical and administrative support across a multi-specialty ambulatory environment. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires, and the network offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term career growth and work-life balance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Ambulatory physician office setting within Baptist Medical Network — a multi-specialty system serving 12 counties across South Texas</li> <li>Direct patient care responsibilities: vital signs, patient history, medication reconciliation, visual acuity assessment, and chief complaint documentation</li> <li>Administers oral medications; performs intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; and conducts venipunctures</li> <li>Performs both CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA-Waived laboratory testing</li> <li>Assists physicians with medical treatments, exams, and procedures; prepares equipment and maintains exam room readiness</li> <li>Coordinates specialist referrals, diagnostic testing appointments, and insurance pre-certification for ordered surgeries and tests</li> <li>Supports front-desk operations including phone coverage, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing</li> <li>Maintains clean, sterile, and stocked exam rooms in compliance with practice infection control and safety policies</li> <li>Completes all clinical documentation in the patient medical record per practice charting policy</li> <li>Operates within HIPAA compliance standards and adheres to established PPE protocols for bloodborne pathogen and chemical exposure protection</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required</li> <li>Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program, OR a current Medical Assistant certification, OR a minimum of three years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of a diploma</li> <li>CPR certification required</li> <li>Formal Medical Assistant certification preferred (not required if experience or diploma pathway is met)</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform clinical tasks including injections, venipuncture, and point-of-care lab testing</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering an exceptionally low cost of living relative to its size, a vibrant cultural scene rooted in deep Hispanic heritage, and year-round warm weather. The city is home to the River Walk, the Pearl District, world-class dining, and major professional sports, while remaining within a few hours of Austin, the Texas Hill Country, and Gulf Coast beaches. Families benefit from a wide range of public and private school options, and the broader South Texas region provides a strong sense of community for healthcare professionals committed to serving a diverse patient population.</p>