A physician-led multi-specialty practice within the Baptist Medical Network — a 12-county health system anchored in South Texas — is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant in New Braunfels, TX. This is a direct patient-care role supporting physicians with clinical workflows, procedures, and patient assessment in a medical office setting. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires, and the position comes with a comprehensive benefits package built for long-term career stability.
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, integrated multi-specialty network spanning 12 counties across South Texas
- Direct clinical support role working under physician direction — hands-on patient care from rooming through checkout
- Clinical duties include 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
- Assists physicians directly during medical treatments, exams, and procedures; prepares equipment and maintains sterile instrument storage
- Coordinates specialist referrals, diagnostic testing appointments, and insurance pre-certification for ordered procedures and surgeries
- Supports front-desk operations including phone triage, appointment scheduling, and patient checkout with referral processing
- Maintains exam room readiness: daily stocking, inventory management, and compliance with infection control and PPE protocols
- Documentation completed in the patient medical record per practice charting policy; HIPAA compliance required
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program — OR — three or more years of relevant healthcare work experience accepted in lieu of a diploma — OR — current Medical Assistant certification
- CPR certification required
- Formal Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred
- Comfort with clinical procedures including injections, venipuncture, and point-of-care lab testing
About the Community
New Braunfels sits along the Guadalupe and Comal rivers between San Antonio (30 miles southwest) and Austin (45 miles northeast), offering easy access to two major metros while maintaining the character of a fast-growing Texas Hill Country city. The area is known for its German heritage, outdoor recreation — tubing, kayaking, hiking, and Landa Park — highly regarded Comal and Guadalupe-Hays ISD schools, and a cost of living that remains competitive relative to the surrounding metro areas. It is consistently ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the United States, with a strong local economy and a vibrant downtown dining and arts scene.