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Lead Medical Assistant - Ortho

Tenet Healthcare
San Antonio, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Dec 2025

About the role

$1000 Sign On Bonus!

Work with Practice Manager and providing support with training of Medical Assistant staff. Serve as communication liaison between manager, physicians, and medical assistance staff. Provide input and suggestions of improvement in patient flow, clinical policies, and procedures. In addition, will administer medication and works directly with other health care professionals at the site as well as ancillary department and services to coordinate care. Utilizes a defined skill set consistent with the basic educational program, certification, and relevant work experience to deliver direct care to the patient in the outpatient clinical setting.

  • Working under the direct supervision/licensure of the physician, the Lead Medical Assistant is an integral member of the health care team and is responsible for coordinating the pre/intra/post aspects of the medical visit. 
  • Those include direct care, registration and scheduling, physician-patient communication, precertification, scanning, supervising, order medical supplies and other office-related tasks.

Education 

Required:  High school diploma or GED with completion of an accredited medical assisting program. 

Experience 

Preferred:  3-5 years of previous job-related experience. 

Experience 

Required:  BLS, Certified Medical Assistant and must maintain active certification in both. 

 

Sign on bonus is for new hires only! 

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Be the heart of compassionate care as a Medical Assistant with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

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