Medical Assistant

Mercy Medical Center

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Baltimore, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will manage front and back office operations, including patient registration, scheduling, triage, and insurance verification. They will also assist medical staff with clinical procedures, maintain exam rooms, and ensure accurate patient record-keeping.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and proven experience as a Medical Office Specialist, preferably in Orthopedics. You are proficient in EPIC and Microsoft Office systems, possess strong organizational and multitasking skills, and have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EPIC

Microsoft Office

patient registration

patient check-in/out

appointment scheduling

copay collection

balance collection

patient triage

insurance verification

prior authorizations

Medical Assistant Certification

Job Description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Medical Assistant / Medical Office Specialist for the Vascular Center

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Now offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for Medical Assistant & Medical Office Specialist New Hires!

Effective January 1, 2026 and expires May 1, 2026. Applicable only for MA & MOS positions in the Centers of Excellence and Maryland Family Care practices, of which this role applies to.


Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Medical Office Specialist to join our Orthopedic practice. This position involves both front and back office duties, including patient registration, patient check in/out, appointment scheduling, copay/balance collection, patient triage, assisting medical professionals in an office setting, running patients during clinic hours, and performing insurance verification and prior authorizations. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate care while fostering a collaborative team environment. 

-Registering and scheduling patients efficiently and accurately
-Collecting patient copays and outstanding balances
-Triaging patients and ensuring they receive timely care
-Assisting with prior authorizations for any medical procedures, imaging, or prescriptions
-Collaborating effectively with medical staff and fellow team members
-Maintaining patient records with confidentiality and accuracy 
-Coordinating patient flow during clinic hours, optimizing efficiency
-Upholding high standards of customer service and patient care
-Upkeep exam room maintenance by stocking and cleaning rooms
-Collect patient history and work with enhancing direct patient care
-Follow written and oral instructions
-All other duties as assigned


Requirements

-High School Diploma or GED

-Proven experience as a Medical Office Specialist or similar role in Orthopedics is preferred
-Proficiency in EPIC and Microsoft Office systems
-Strong organizational and multitasking skills
-Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
-Compassionate and empathetic demeanor towards patients
-Ability to work and adapt efficiently in a fast paced work environment 
-Medical Assistant Certification is a preferred


Min

USD $18.66/Hr.

Max

USD $30.79/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

  • Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
  • 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
  • Reimbursement for tuition, books and fees
  • Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
  • Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.

Mercy Medical Center

For over 150 years, Mercy Medical Center has been a beacon of hope for the Baltimore area. The Sisters of Mercy have held steadfast to the belief that the provision of high quality health care recognizes the inherent dignity of each individual. Mercy’s mission is rooted in respecting humanity and delivering care that is marked by courtesy, respect and compassion for all.   Mercy Medical Center is a hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Located in downtown Baltimore at 345 St. Paul Place, Mercy provides primary care and specialty services in Canton, Columbia, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Hunt Valley, Lutherville, Manchester, Overlea, and Reisterstown. Recognized for the Centers of Excellence in Women's Health & Medicine, Orthopedics, Cancer, Digestive Health & Liver Disease, and more, Mercy includes many physicians named among Baltimore's best doctors. In 2010 Mercy's campus expanded with the addition of new $400+ million, 20-story replacement hospital, The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, which features 26 state-of-the-art operating rooms and at least 196 private inpatient rooms.   Mercy has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including: · Magnet Recognition® for Nursing excellence (FOUR times, most recently in February 2026, Magnet Recognition® with Distinction) · America's Best Midsize Employer by Forbes in 2026 (7 consecutive years) · America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for three consecutive years (2023–2025) · America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek in 2025. · America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes in 2025 · 46 Physicians named among the regions "Top Doctors" in the November 2025 issue of Baltimore Magazine Stella Maris is also under Mercy Health Services, Inc, which is Central Maryland's largest long-term/geriatric care facility located in Timonium, MD.
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