This Medical Assistant opportunity is based in San Antonio, TX, within the Baptist Medical Network — a multi-specialty physician organization spanning 12 counties across South Texas. The role sits at the clinical core of a busy medical office, supporting physicians directly with patient assessment, procedures, and care coordination. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires, and the position comes with a full benefits package from day one of eligibility.
Perks and Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Medical office setting within a large multi-specialty network serving 12 counties across South Texas
- Direct clinical support to physicians: vital signs, patient history, medication reconciliation, visual acuity assessment, and chief complaint documentation
- Administers oral medications; performs intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
- Performs venipuncture and both CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA-Waived laboratory testing
- Prepares equipment and assists physicians during medical treatments, exams, and procedures
- Coordinates specialist referrals, diagnostic testing appointments, and insurance pre-certification for ordered procedures and surgeries
- Supports front-desk operations including phone triage, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing
- Maintains exam room readiness: instrument sterilization, storage, room stocking, and supply inventory
- Completes all clinical documentation in the patient medical record per practice charting policy
- Operates within HIPAA compliance standards and established infection control / PPE protocols
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 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
- CPR certification required
- Formal Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated comfort with clinical procedures: injections, venipuncture, and point-of-care lab testing
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost well below comparable major metros. The city blends deep cultural heritage — anchored by the River Walk, the Alamo, and a vibrant culinary scene — with strong public and private school options, abundant outdoor recreation, and a warm climate year-round. Its central location within South Texas provides easy access to the Texas Hill Country, the Gulf Coast, and Austin, making it an attractive destination for clinicians seeking both urban amenities and regional lifestyle flexibility.