Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant – SPRAVATO® Treatment Program (Part-Time) Pay $18 an hour negotiable 

Salado Creek Mental Health
San Antonio, TX

Join a team that truly makes a difference.

Salado Creek Mental Health is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Part-Time Medical Assistant to join our growing SPRAVATO® (esketamine) Treatment Program. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys providing exceptional patient care in a calm, supportive environment and values teamwork, professionalism, and patient safety.

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant plays an essential role in ensuring a safe and positive treatment experience for patients receiving SPRAVATO®. Responsibilities include preparing patients for treatment, monitoring patients throughout their observation period, assisting providers, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting clinic operations while adhering to REMS and clinic protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for SPRAVATO® treatment
• Obtain and document vital signs before, during, and after treatment
• Observe patients throughout their treatment and promptly report any concerns to the provider
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a calm and reassuring manner
• Assist providers with patient care and clinical documentation
• Maintain accurate medical records in the electronic health record
• Perform medication inventory and treatment room quality control
• Maintain compliance with SPRAVATO REMS requirements and clinic protocols
• Assist with prior authorizations, patient scheduling, and other clinical support duties as assigned
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming clinical environment

Qualifications

Required

• Current Medical Assistant certification (or equivalent experience)
• Current BLS or ACLS certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced outpatient setting
• Comfortable working with patients experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions
• Professional, compassionate, and dependable

Preferred

• Experience in psychiatry, family medicine, emergency medicine, infusion therapy, or procedural care
• Experience obtaining insurance prior authorizations
• Experience using electronic medical records
• Familiarity with SPRAVATO®, ketamine therapy, or other monitored treatments (training provided)

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Genuinely enjoys helping others
• Treats every patient with kindness, dignity, and respect
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Is highly reliable and punctual
• Pays close attention to detail
• Remains calm under pressure
• Embraces diversity and provides respectful care to every patient

Schedule

• Part-time 15-30 hours a week
• Flexible weekday schedule
• Approximately 15-30 hours per week
• No nights or major holidays

Why Join Salado Creek Mental Health?

At Salado Creek Mental Health, we believe our patients deserve exceptional care—and our employees deserve an exceptional workplace. We foster a supportive, collaborative culture where every team member is valued and has the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

If you are passionate about mental health, compassionate patient care, and being part of a team that truly cares, we'd love to hear from you.