<p>Baptist Medical Network in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a Medical Assistant (MA) to support a busy physician practice office within a regional health system that spans 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 multi-specialty physician organization serving 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 and 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 specialized consultations, referral scheduling, and insurance pre-certification for ordered surgeries and diagnostic tests</li> <li>Supports front-desk operations including phone management, appointment scheduling, patient check-out, and referral processing</li> <li>Maintains exam room cleanliness, instrument sterilization and storage, and daily supply inventory in accordance with practice 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 a current Medical Assistant certification, OR a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in a healthcare setting</li> <li>CPR certification required</li> <li>Formal Medical Assistant certification preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform clinical tasks 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 an exceptional combination of affordability, culture, and quality of life. The city is home to a rich cultural heritage, a vibrant culinary and arts scene, the River Walk, and major attractions including the historic Alamo. Outdoor recreation, top-rated school districts, and easy access to the Texas Hill Country make San Antonio an attractive destination for healthcare professionals at any stage of their career.</p>