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Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Health · Employer

Family Medicine San Antonio, TX Full-time Clinic
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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 non-exempt, direct patient-care role works under physician direction and carries a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires. The network's multi-specialty footprint and community-focused mission make this a strong landing spot for a clinical MA ready to grow within a large, stable healthcare organization.

Perks and Benefits

  • $1,000 sign-on bonus (new hires only)
  • 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)
  • Career development and continuing education 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 embedded within a 12-county South Texas regional network of diverse multi-specialty providers
  • Direct patient care responsibilities: vital signs, patient history, medication reconciliation, visual acuity assessment, and chief complaint documentation
  • Administers oral medications; performs intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; and conducts venipunctures
  • Performs both CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA-Waived laboratory testing
  • Prepares equipment and provides hands-on assistance to physicians during exams, treatments, and procedures
  • Manages instrument cleaning, sterilization, and storage; maintains exam room stock and supply inventory
  • Coordinates specialist referrals, diagnostic testing appointments, and insurance pre-certification for ordered procedures and surgeries
  • Supports front-desk operations including phone coverage, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing
  • Completes all clinical documentation in the patient medical record per practice charting policy
  • Operates in full compliance with HIPAA, OSHA personal protective equipment standards, and corporate compliance requirements

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program, OR three years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of a diploma, OR a current Medical Assistant certification — any one of these pathways satisfies the requirement
  • Current CPR certification required
  • Formal Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred

About the Community

San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States, offering a low cost of living relative to other major metros, 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 outdoor recreation. Highly rated public and private school options, affordable housing, and a strong military and healthcare economy make San Antonio a compelling destination for clinicians at any career stage.