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Medical Assistant (MA)

Tenet Health · Employer

Family Medicine San Antonio, TX Full-time Clinic
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Baptist Medical Network, a multi-specialty physician group serving 12 counties across South Texas, is recruiting a Medical Assistant (MA) for an outpatient clinic setting in San Antonio, TX. This non-exempt, direct patient-care role works under physician direction to support clinical operations across a growing, community-focused practice network. The position offers a full benefits package, a collaborative team environment, and real clinical breadth — from vital signs and injections to lab testing and care coordination.

Perks and Benefits

  • 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: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
  • Note: benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status

Practice Highlights

  • Outpatient medical office setting embedded within a 12-county South Texas multi-specialty network
  • 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 specialized consultations, diagnostic testing appointments, and insurance pre-certification for ordered procedures and surgeries
  • Supports front-desk operations: phones, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing
  • Maintains clean, sterile, and stocked exam rooms in compliance with infection control and PPE standards
  • Occasional local travel to support other clinic sites within the network
  • 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 required — OR — three (3) years of relevant healthcare experience in lieu of diploma or current MA certification
  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program preferred; MA diploma plus one (1) year of relevant experience is highly preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Ability to perform occasional local travel to support additional clinic locations

About the Community

San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, offering a low cost of living relative to other major U.S. cities, 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 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 and belonging.