Medical Assistant

CenterWell • San Antonio, TX

1d • $43,000 - $56,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant 2 is the first point of contact for patient care and performs both administrative duties and patient-care activities. The role includes varied, moderately complex administrative, operational, and customer-support assignments and typically involves semi-routine work.

The Medical Assistant works closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff to deliver high-quality patient care and support efficient clinic operations. Duties include patient intake, discussing symptoms, obtaining vital signs, administering medications and vaccines as permitted by certification, performing phlebotomy, collecting specimens, and conducting diagnostic screenings. The Medical Assistant also prepares and maintains exam rooms, sterilizes equipment, and accurately documents patient information in the electronic medical record. The role requires clinical skills, attention to detail, a patient-first mindset, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is a patient-facing role and participation in the company's tuberculosis screening program is required. The position is based at 5920 FM 78, San Antonio, Texas, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The position reports to the Center Administrator.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a medical assistant school or training program, or certification/registration as a Medical Assistant, or at least five years of experience and approval from a provider.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Must undergo tuberculosis screening if selected for the patient-facing role.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant certification or registration; required for candidates in Arizona, Indiana, and South Carolina.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience administering medications or vaccines.
• At least one year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Value Based Care experience, including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish; must pass a proficiency exam before communicating in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for patient care.
• Perform administrative duties and support clinic operations.
• Work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff.
• Assist with patient intake and discuss symptoms.
• Obtain patient vital signs.
• Administer medications and vaccines as permitted by certification.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Conduct diagnostic screenings.
• Prepare and maintain exam rooms and sterilize equipment.
• Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Company and personal holidays
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Bonus incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED