<p>Baptist Medical Network in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Medical Assistant to support a busy physician practice office within a regional health system that spans 12 counties across South Texas. This is a direct patient-care role working alongside physicians and multi-specialty providers in a medical office setting, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires. The network's mission centers on high-quality, compassionate community care — making this a strong fit for an MA who wants clinical depth and long-term career development within a growing, well-resourced organization.</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>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program 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>Medical office setting embedded within Baptist Medical Network — a multi-specialty physician network covering 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>Medication administration including oral medications, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections</li> <li>Phlebotomy (venipuncture) and both CLIA-waived and non-CLIA-waived laboratory testing performed in-office</li> <li>Physician and provider assistance during medical treatments, exams, and procedures — including equipment preparation and room setup</li> <li>Coordination of specialist referrals, diagnostic testing appointments, and insurance pre-certification for ordered procedures and surgeries</li> <li>Front-office support functions: answering phones, scheduling appointments, patient check-out, and referral processing</li> <li>Instrument cleaning, sterilization, and storage; exam room stocking and medical supply inventory management</li> <li>Documentation completed in the patient medical record per practice charting policy; HIPAA compliance required throughout</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 current Medical Assistant certification</li> <li>CPR certification required</li> <li>Formal Medical Assistant certification preferred (not required if experience or diploma pathway is met)</li> <li>Comfort with clinical procedures 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 country, 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, world-class dining, the San Antonio Spurs, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, swimming, and outdoor recreation. Excellent public and private school options, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community make San Antonio a compelling destination for healthcare professionals at any stage of their career.</p>