About this role
Summary
Job Description:
NOW RECRUITING FOR THE APRIL 2026 CLASS!
Interested in furthering your career by becoming a Medical Assistant?
Baptist Health Medical Group is looking for individuals interested in completing training to be a Medical Assistant and get paid while doing so!
Program requires classroom-based instruction and work in a clinical externship at a Baptist Medical Practice.
How It Works:
Trainees will attend 4 weeks of classroom-based learning. After completing the classroom curriculum, they will be placed with an experienced Preceptor for 120 hours of training & validations of skills. Under the supervision of a designated Preceptor, the MA Trainee gain insight into the MA career field while also applying what the MA has learned in their program to get hands on experience in a medical practice. The MA Trainee will be supervised at all times and will not perform any tasks without the approval of the Preceptor. The Preceptor will train the student on the coordination of direct patient care activities/clinical skills and providing clinical support to providers within one of our clinical practices.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Little to no clinical experience required, but prior patient care experience preferred. This includes C.N.A./EMT/Athletic Trainers who have not previously worked in a medical practice performing MA skills.
- Basic Life Support is required before going to the clinics for the externship.
Work Experience
Relevant Work ExperienceEducation
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Other facts
About BHS
Baptist Health System is a recognized leader in healthcare in San Antonio and South Texas.
Since 1903, Baptist Health System has been caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in San Antonio, south Texas and beyond. Baptist Health System is the first to bring robotically-assisted surgery to San Antonio, and the first to achieve Chest Pain Center Certification at all of our hospitals.
What you'll do
- Trainees will undergo 4 weeks of classroom-based learning followed by 120 hours of hands-on training under the supervision of a Preceptor. They will gain insight into the Medical Assistant career field while applying learned skills in a clinical setting.
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