Medical Assitant

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness resources

Disability benefits

Discounts

Rewards program

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, is seeking a PRN Medical Office Specialist (Medical Assistant) for the Lung Center. This role supports front and back office duties in outpatient pulmonary care, with travel to satellite offices as needed.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of medical office experience; CPR is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office and Epic, plus strong communication skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage front desk duties.
• Schedule/confirm patient appointments and procedures.
• Verify insurance information and collect co-pays.
• Answer phones and provide information to patients and callers.
• Complete patient check-in/check-out processes.
• Take patient vital signs and record in EHR.
• Provide patient education as directed by providers.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Reading/writing English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a PRN Medical Office Specialist (Medical Assistant) for our Lung 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.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides Front/Back office duties to various pulmonary providers in an outpatient setting. Candidate must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to multiple locations. Locations include Reisterstown and Ellicott City.

Front Office Duties

• Greet patients in a courteous and friendly manner, providing a welcoming atmosphere.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments and procedures
• Verify patient insurance information and collect co-pays or fees as needed.
• Answer phone calls, respond to inquiries, and provide information to patients and other callers.
• Complete patient check-in and check-out processes

Back Office Duties

• Take patient vital signs, record medical histories, and update electronic health records (EHR).
• Provide patient education and instructions as directed by healthcare providers.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and Work Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of one year experience, preferrably in a medical office setting.

Specific Requirements

• License Requirements:
• N/A
• Certification Requirements:
• CPR-preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Epic (if applicable to position)
• Performance Manager/NetLearning
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Other Requirements:
• Required to travel to satellite offices

Min

USD $20.32/Hr.

Max

USD $33.53/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
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.