<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 clinical support role works directly alongside physicians and mid-level providers, handling both clinical and administrative functions in a multi-specialty ambulatory setting. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires, and the network offers a robust benefits package designed to support long-term career growth.</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 (PTO)</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 including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Ambulatory physician practice setting within Baptist Medical Network, a multi-specialty system serving 12 counties across South Texas</li> <li>Direct clinical support role working under physician direction — 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>Prepares equipment and assists physicians during medical treatments, exams, and procedures</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 exam room cleanliness, instrument sterilization and storage, room stocking, and supply inventory in accordance with practice protocols</li> <li>Completes all clinical documentation in the patient medical record per practice charting policy</li> <li>Complies with PPE requirements for exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous materials</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required</li> <li>Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program, OR three or more years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of a diploma, OR a current Medical Assistant certification</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Formal Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in clinical MA duties 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 exceptional combination of affordability, cultural richness, and quality of life. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the San Antonio Spurs, and a deep military and medical community anchored by the South Texas Medical Center. Mild winters, proximity to the Texas Hill Country, and a cost of living well below comparable major metros make San Antonio a compelling destination for healthcare professionals at any career stage.</p>