<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 that spans 12 counties across South Texas. This is a direct patient-care, non-exempt clinical role working under physician direction in a multi-specialty ambulatory setting. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires, and the network offers a full benefits package with strong professional development support.</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 (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 practice setting within Baptist Medical Network — a multi-specialty system covering 12 counties across South Texas</li> <li>Direct patient care responsibilities: vital signs, medical history intake, medication reconciliation, visual acuity assessment, and chief complaint documentation</li> <li>Administers oral medications; performs intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections</li> <li>Performs venipuncture and 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 management, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing</li> <li>Maintains exam room readiness: instrument cleaning, sterilization, storage, and daily supply inventory</li> <li>Complies with HIPAA confidentiality standards and PPE/infection control protocols including bloodborne pathogen precautions</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 accepted in lieu of diploma — OR — current Medical Assistant certification</li> <li>CPR certification required</li> <li>Formal Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated comfort with clinical MA duties: injections, venipuncture, point-of-care lab testing, and physician procedure assistance</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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. 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>