Medical Assistant

Mercy Medical Center, Inc.; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness resources

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Rewards & Recognition program

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Inc. is hiring a Medical Assistant in Maryland. The role includes rooming patients, obtaining vitals, EMR entry, and assisting with procedures. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, with at least one year of Medical Assistant or EMT-Paramedic experience preferred.

The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus (select positions) and a comprehensive benefits package based on FTE status. Join a mission-driven team in a trusted healthcare system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience as Medical Assistant or EMT-Paramedic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vitals.
• Enter patient information into EMR.
• Set up and assist with office procedures.
• Chaperone providers during exams.
• Take pre-op and post-op photos.
• Maintain surgical instruments and transport to CSS.
• Process surgical specimens and path to Pathology.
• Stock exam rooms and order supplies.
• Complete FMLA and Disability forms.
• Clean and reset exam rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Medical Assistant!

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 join our Mercy family.

$1500 sign on bonus available for select positions. Effective through December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for:

• Room patients and obtaining vitals
• Entering patient information into electronic medical record (EMR)
• Setting up and assisting with office procedures
• Chaperone providers during patient examination
• Taking pre-op and post-op photos of patients
• Maintaining surgical instruments and transporting instruments to Central Sterile (CSS)
• Processing surgical specimens and transporting them to Pathology
• Maintaining and stocking exam rooms
• Ordering clinical supplies
• Completing FMLA and Disability forms
• Cleaning and resetting exam rooms
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of one year experience is preferred as a Medical Assistant or EMT-Paramedic

Min Salary

USD $18.66/Hr.

Max Salary

USD $30.79/Hr.

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.