Medical Receptionist

Mercy Medical Center, Inc.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 2,342,000 - 3,685,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Disability benefits

Discounts on insurance

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Inc. in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Medical Receptionist to manage front desk operations, check-in, appointment scheduling, and basic insurance verification. You will handle phone calls, patient inquiries, and maintain accurate records with attention to confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with healthcare software is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year experience preferred as Medical Assistant or EMT-Paramedic.
• CPR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patients, answer phones, scan medical records.
• Triage patient calls for severity and importance.
• Collect insurance information and verify benefits, charge entry and payment posting.

Skills

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Meditech

Epic

Performance Manager/NetLearning

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR

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

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. The Patient Service Associate is responsible for all front desk operations under the direction of the Practice Manager/Director/Assistant Director, 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.

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

Specific Requirements

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

Age Specific Care Provided For:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Meditech (if applicable to position)
• Epic (if applicable to position)
• Performance Manager/NetLearning
• 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:

• Adapt to the changing needs of the organization, its patients and the market.
• Actively contribute to a positive, congenial working environment.
• Actively contribute to enhancing patient experience.

Min

USD $17.83/Hr.

Max

USD $26.75/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
• 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.