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Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Health · Employer

Family Medicine San Antonio, TX Full-time Clinic
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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.

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)
  • Career development and continuing education 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 multi-specialty physician practice network covering 12 counties across South Texas
  • Direct patient care responsibilities: vital signs, patient history, medication reconciliation, visual acuity assessment, and chief complaint documentation
  • Administers oral medications; performs intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections
  • Performs venipuncture and both CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA-Waived laboratory testing
  • Prepares equipment and assists physicians during medical treatments, exams, and procedures
  • Coordinates specialist referrals, diagnostic testing appointments, and insurance pre-certification for ordered procedures and surgeries
  • Supports front-desk operations including phone management, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing
  • Maintains exam room readiness: instrument sterilization and storage, room stocking, and supply inventory management
  • Works under direct physician supervision with full compliance requirements including HIPAA, OSHA/PPE standards, and corporate compliance protocols

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 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
  • CPR certification required
  • Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA, RMA, or equivalent)
  • Comfort with clinical procedures 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 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.