Medical Assistant

Mercy Medical Center, Inc.; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Inc. is actively hiring a Medical Assistant / Medical Office Specialist in Maryland. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, and entering information into the EMR, while supporting office procedures and exam room upkeep.

The position supports the clinic with patient flow and clerical tasks. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and at least one year of MA/EMT-Paramedic experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Vitals collection

EMR entry

Office procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year MA/EMT-Paramedic experience preferred

Job description

Summary

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

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,

$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

USD $17.83/Hr.

Max

USD $26.75/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.