<p>This Medical Assistant role is based in San Antonio, Texas, supporting a multi-specialty physician practice within a network that spans 12 counties across South Texas. The position offers direct clinical involvement — from patient intake and vital signs through injections, venipuncture, and lab testing — alongside a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires. It is a strong fit for a certified or experienced MA who wants consistent clinical variety in a well-resourced outpatient setting with a full benefits package.</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: 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>Medical office setting within a multi-specialty physician practice network covering 12 counties across South Texas</li> <li>Direct patient care responsibilities: vital signs, patient history, 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 procedures and surgeries</li> <li>Supports front-desk operations including phone management, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing</li> <li>Maintains exam room readiness: instrument sterilization and storage, room stocking, and supply inventory management</li> <li>Works under direct physician supervision with full compliance requirements including HIPAA, OSHA/PPE standards, and corporate compliance protocols</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 in lieu of a diploma, OR a current Medical Assistant certification</li> <li>CPR certification required</li> <li>Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)</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 one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, offering an exceptionally low cost of living relative to its size, 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 hiking, swimming, and outdoor recreation. Families benefit from a wide range of public and private school options, and the broader South Texas region provides a strong sense of community that makes relocation straightforward and rewarding.</p>