<p>Baptist Medical Network in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Medical Assistant 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, compassionate ambulatory care. 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 work-life balance.</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 Baptist Medical Network — a premier South Texas health system with a footprint across 12 counties and a diverse multi-specialty provider base</li> <li>Direct patient care responsibilities: vital signs, patient history, medication reconciliation, visual acuity assessment, and chief complaint documentation</li> <li>Clinical procedures include oral medication administration, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, venipuncture, and both CLIA-waived and non-CLIA-waived laboratory testing</li> <li>Physician assistance with medical treatments, exams, and procedures; equipment preparation and room stocking</li> <li>Complete medical record documentation in accordance with practice charting policy</li> <li>Coordination of specialized consultations, diagnostic testing appointments, and insurance pre-certification for ordered surgeries and tests</li> <li>Front-office support functions including phone management, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing</li> <li>Compliance with HIPAA, infection control, and personal protective equipment protocols including exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemical disinfectants, and radiation</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>Demonstrated ability to perform 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 the seventh-largest in the United States, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below comparable major metros. The city is home to a rich cultural heritage, a thriving culinary and arts scene, the iconic River Walk, and major attractions including the Alamo and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Outdoor recreation, top-rated school districts in surrounding suburbs, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country make San Antonio a compelling destination for healthcare professionals at any stage of their career.</p>