Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Location: San Antonio, TX

Pay Rate: $ 24.34/hour

Contract Dates: September 21, 2026 - September 20, 2027

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Interview: In-person

Travel: Potentially daily; travel will be within the workday as needed

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and patient-focused Medical Assistant to support clinical operations in a San Antonio healthcare setting. The Medical Assistant will provide hands-on clinical and administrative support, interact directly with patients, and assist healthcare providers with daily patient-care activities.

The ideal candidate will have previous Medical Assistant experience, strong customer-service skills, a solid understanding of medical terminology and clinical procedures, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of clinical, administrative, and patient-support functions, including:

• Perform and document routine patient assessments, including obtaining and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, height, weight, and other relevant measurements.

• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate clinical procedures, including the ability to recognize and appropriately respond to relevant EKG/ECG information and follow established protocols for obtaining and documenting EKGs.

• Assist healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, treatments, and other patient-care activities within the Medical Assistant's training and authorized scope of practice.

• Prepare examination rooms, equipment, supplies, and patients for scheduled clinical services.

• Accurately document patient information, clinical observations, vital signs, services performed, and other required information in the appropriate medical record system.

• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, common precautions, infection-control practices, and occupational exposure risks, including bloodborne pathogens.

• Follow established safety, infection-prevention, exposure-control, and workplace procedures.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy requirements, including HIPAA.

• Follow applicable state and federal healthcare regulations and Medical Assistant scope-of-practice requirements.

• Follow internal company and department protocols, policies, procedures, workflows, and quality standards.

• Utilize electronic health record/electronic medical record (EHR/EMR) systems and other computer applications to access, enter, update, and retrieve patient information.

• Assist with scheduling, appointment management, practice-management functions, records management, and other administrative workflows as assigned.

• Support documentation, claims, billing-related processes, and other administrative activities as appropriate to the role.

• Communicate medical terminology and clinical information to patients and customers in a clear, concise, professional, and understandable manner.

• Assess patient/customer understanding by asking appropriate questions and identifying when additional explanation or clarification is needed.

• Provide patients with appropriate information regarding available clinical and supportive services, including medical, dietary, transportation, or other resources when applicable.

• Escalate patient questions, concerns, abnormal findings, or situations outside the Medical Assistant's scope of practice to the appropriate healthcare professional.

• Maintain accurate, organized, and timely records and documentation.

• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and excellent customer service during all patient interactions.

• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, clinical staff, administrative personnel, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and appropriately stocked clinical work environment.

• Travel potentially on a daily basis as required by operational needs. Travel will not require working at multiple locations during the same shift.

• Perform other clinical and administrative duties consistent with the position and assigned responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant certification .

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Previous Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated understanding of basic medical procedures and clinical workflows.

• Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology and healthcare practices.

• Knowledge of appropriate precautions, infection control, and bloodborne pathogen/exposure risks.

• Understanding of HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements.

• Understanding of applicable state and federal healthcare regulations and Medical Assistant scope of practice.

• Ability to follow company-specific protocols, policies, procedures, and workflows.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency, including familiarity with:

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Microsoft Outlook

• EHR/EMR systems

• Scheduling systems

• Practice-management systems

• Records-management systems

• Strong customer-service and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate medical information clearly and appropriately to patients.

• Ability to assess patient understanding and determine when additional explanation or assistance is needed.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive patient information.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

• Previous professional Medical Assistant experience.

• Experience working with EHR/EMR systems.

• Experience obtaining vital signs and assisting with clinical procedures.

• Experience performing or assisting with EKG/ECG procedures.

• Experience working directly with patients in a clinical or healthcare environment.

• Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.

Schedule

Monday-Friday

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

No weekend schedule is indicated for this position.

Work Environment & Travel

The position is based in San Antonio, Texas .

• Potentially daily travel may be required based on operational needs.

• Employees will not be required to travel to multiple locations within the same work shift.

• This position does not involve providing care in patients' homes.

Compensation

$24.34 per hour

Contract Period: September 21, 2026 through September 20, 2027

Interview Process

Preferred interview format: In person

Pay Details: $24.34 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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