<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 clinical staff to deliver high-quality, multi-specialty ambulatory care to a diverse community. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires, and the position comes with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term career growth and work-life balance.</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>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program 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>Medical office setting within a multi-specialty physician network serving 12 counties across South Texas</li> <li>Direct patient care responsibilities including vital signs, patient history, medication reconciliation, visual acuity assessment, and chief complaint documentation</li> <li>Assists physicians with medical treatments, exams, and procedures; prepares equipment and exam rooms for daily schedule</li> <li>Administers oral medications and performs intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections</li> <li>Performs venipuncture and both CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA-Waived laboratory testing</li> <li>Coordinates specialized consultations, diagnostic testing appointments, and insurance pre-certification for ordered procedures and surgeries</li> <li>Supports front-desk operations including phone management, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing</li> <li>Maintains clean, sterile, and stocked exam rooms in compliance with infection control and PPE protocols</li> <li>Documents all clinical encounters in the patient medical record per practice charting policy</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required</li> <li>Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program, OR a current Medical Assistant certification, OR a minimum of three years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of a diploma</li> <li>CPR certification required</li> <li>Medical Assistant certification preferred</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 the seventh-largest in the United States, offering an exceptional quality of life with a low cost of living relative to other major metros. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant dining and arts scene, the iconic River Walk, and proximity to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. Families benefit from a wide range of public and private school options, and the broader South Texas region provides a warm climate and strong sense of community year-round.</p>