Medical Receptionist

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

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Medical Receptionist to greet patients, manage the front desk, and register patients as they arrive for appointments. You will be the first point of contact, helping ensure a smooth and respectful patient experience in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and courteous communication while supporting overall patient access to high-quality care within the Mercy community in Baltimore.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling patients.
• Answering phones.
• Scanning medical records.
• Triage patient phone calls for severity/importance.
• Collection of insurance information and verification of benefits.
• Charge entry and payment posting.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

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

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 Receptionist is responsible for greeting and registering patients when they enter the practice. They play a pivotal role in a positive patient experience, as they are the first person a patient will come in contact with when scheduling an appointment or arriving to the office. The Medical Receptionist is responsible for all front desk operations, which include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduling patients
• Answering phones
• Scanning medical records
• Triage patient phone calls for severity/importance
• Collection of insurance information and verification or benefits
• Charge entry and payment posting.

Every employee is expected to support the goals and mission of Mercy Medical Center, in particular, the commitment to providing all patients easy access to high quality care, service and value. Mercy requires that all employees uphold its mission, including confidentiality of all patient and financial information and treating all patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

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
• 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.