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CentroMed

Non-profit health center delivering primary care

Medical Assistant Obstetrics

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Junior
San Antonio, TX, USA
In PersonMay travel to other CentroMed sites.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assisting Program.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and meet its attendance requirements.
  • Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
  • Must deliver excellent customer service, internally and externally.
Responsibilities
  • Take patient history, vital signs, symptoms, and conditions and document them in the medical record.
  • Administer patient immunizations following clinical protocols and provider instructions.
  • Administer medications and treatments ordered by the provider.
  • Check treatment-room equipment for proper functioning and stock supplies.
  • Perform laboratory duties, including daily quality checks and log documentation, specimen processing and result documentation, notifying the provider of abnormal results, cleaning and disinfecting the laboratory and equipment in accordance with infection-control guidelines, and submitting quality-control and patient-testing logs monthly.
  • Travel to other Centro Del Barrio sites to carry out duties.
  • Assist the provider with specialized examinations, treatments, and procedures as directed.
  • Maintain supply-room inventory and assist the LVN Nurse Supervisor with other duties.
  • Perform venipuncture as ordered by the provider.
  • Follow infection-control policies and procedures in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
  • Follow hazardous-material policies and procedures in the Employee Safety Manual.
  • Follow all safety policies in the Employee Safety Manual.
  • Demonstrate competence with all patients.
  • Participate in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of experience in a clinic or hospital setting is preferred.

About the company

CentroMed is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's health, pediatrics, and HIV/AIDS care across more than 20 sites in the San Antonio area. Its services are designed for underserved and low-income residents, with care available regardless of ability to pay, funded by program service fees, federal grants, and private contributions, and it accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The organization began in 1971 as a counseling program and expanded over the years to medical, dental, and OB-Gyn/perinatal clinics, building partnerships with local health systems to extend access. CentroMed aims to increase access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare through a network of clinics and community partnerships, serving a broad client base including families, homeless individuals, and vulnerable populations.

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What believers are saying

  • Joaquin Castro secured $4.658 million for CentroMed in February 2024.
  • Methodist Healthcare Ministries included CentroMed among 61 nonprofits funded in 2026.
  • CentroMed still lists active eligibility services and multiple clinics in 2026, signaling operating continuity.

What critics are saying

  • The 2024 breach triggered class-action litigation; the Fifth Circuit ruled Feb. 6, 2026.
  • A 2025 pediatric assault allegation against an employed doctor damaged trust and supervision credibility.
  • Federal grant dependence exposes CentroMed to reimbursement cuts; losing HRSA support cripples operations.

What makes CentroMed unique

  • CentroMed serves uninsured patients through sliding-fee FQHC care across San Antonio.
  • Ernesto Gómez has led CentroMed since 1971, giving rare community continuity.
  • Its multi-site network spans primary, dental, behavioral, women’s health, and HIV care.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation