Baptist Medical Network in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Medical Assistant (MA) to support a busy physician practice office within a multi-specialty network spanning 12 counties across South Texas. This is a direct patient-care role working alongside physicians and clinical staff to deliver high-quality ambulatory care in a well-resourced, growing regional health system. 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 personal well-being.
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 (PTO)
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Medical office setting within Baptist Medical Network — a multi-specialty physician group serving 12 counties across South Texas
- Direct patient care responsibilities including vital signs, health history intake, medication reconciliation, visual acuity assessment, and chief complaint documentation
- Administration of prescribed oral medications; intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections; and venipuncture
- CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA-Waived laboratory testing performed on-site
- Preparation of equipment and direct assistance to physicians during medical treatments, exams, and procedures
- Coordination of specialist referrals, diagnostic testing appointments, and insurance pre-certification for ordered surgeries and tests
- Exam room maintenance including instrument cleaning, sterilization, storage, and daily supply stocking and inventory management
- Front-desk support functions including phone management, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing
- Documentation completed in the patient medical record in accordance with practice charting policy
- Compliance with HIPAA, PPE protocols, and infection control standards for exposure to blood, body fluids, chemical disinfectants, and radiation
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
- CPR certification required
- Formal Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred
- Demonstrated comfort with clinical MA duties including injections, venipuncture, and point-of-care lab testing
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering a low cost of living relative to other major cities, a vibrant cultural scene rooted in deep Hispanic heritage, and year-round warm weather. The city is home to the River Walk, the Pearl District, world-class dining, and major professional sports, alongside highly rated public and private school options and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. For clinicians seeking an urban lifestyle with genuine affordability and a strong sense of community, San Antonio consistently ranks among the most livable large cities in the country.