<p>Baptist Medical Network in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Medical Assistant to join a multi-specialty physician practice serving a 12-county South Texas catchment area. This is a direct patient-care role working under physician direction in a medical office setting, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects a large, established health system. The network spans diverse subspecialties and is actively growing its community partnerships across the region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$1,000 sign-on bonus for new hires</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</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 embedded within a multi-specialty physician network spanning 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>Assists physicians with medical treatments, exams, and procedures; prepares equipment and maintains exam room readiness</li> <li>Coordinates specialized consultations, 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 clean, sterile, and stocked exam rooms in compliance with infection control and PPE protocols</li> <li>Completes all clinical documentation in the patient medical record per practice charting policy</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required</li> <li>Medical Assistant diploma from an accredited program, OR current Medical Assistant certification, OR a minimum of three years of relevant healthcare work experience in lieu of a diploma</li> <li>CPR certification required</li> <li>Formal Medical Assistant certification preferred</li> <li>Comfort with clinical procedures including injections, venipuncture, and point-of-care laboratory 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 United States, offering a low cost of living relative to comparable major 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. Excellent public and private school options, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community make San Antonio a compelling destination for healthcare professionals at any stage of their career.</p>