Physician Practice Coordinator

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, prescription

Vision and dental benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company-mæ

Paid Time Off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Mental Health resources and Employee E

Disability benefits

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts on auto & home insurance and

Rewards & Recognition Program

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Physician Practice Coordinator to provide operational and administrative support to the Colon & Rectal Program. You will work with the Area Vice President to promote efficient patient access, staffing, scheduling, and program growth while ensuring high-quality care.

This role covers practice operations, financial management, and human resources—overseeing staff schedules, payroll, recruitment, onboarding, and coverage needs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3 years of related Physician Practice Experience.
• Must be willing to travel to hubsite locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site daily operational oversight for the Colon & Rectal Program, including staff schedules and payroll.
• Work with the Area Vice President on operational priorities, practice performance, and program growth.
• Support physicians and staff with day-to-day operational needs.
• Provide coverage for patient scheduling, registration, and back-office functions as needed.
• Provide coverage and support for surgical scheduling.
• Coordinate staff scheduling and assist with daily staffing needs.

Skills

Operational support

Staff scheduling

Payroll oversight

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Summary

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 SEVEN TIME recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2026.

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.

Responsibilities

The Physician Practice Coordinator (PPC) provides dedicated operational and administrative support to the Colon & Rectal Program. Working closely with the Area Vice President, the PPC will gain hands‑on experience in all aspects of physician practice management while supporting the day‑to‑day operations and continued growth of the program. The PPC will work directly with physicians and practice staff to promote efficient operations, patient access, appropriate staffing, and overall practice performance. This position requires the ability to understand and support multiple functions within the practice and provide coverage when operational needs arise.

Practice Operations

• Provide on‑site daily operational oversight for the Colon & Rectal Program, including staff schedules and payroll.
• Work closely with the Area Vice President on operational priorities, practice performance, and program growth.
• Support physicians and staff with day‑to‑day operational needs.
• Provide coverage for patient scheduling, registration, and back‑office functions as needed.
• Provide coverage and support for surgical scheduling.
• Coordinate ordering and maintenance of practice supplies.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, patient access, and patient throughput.
• Support implementation of operational initiatives and process improvements across the program.

Financial Management

• Work with the Area Vice President to understand practice financial reporting, budgeting, and overall financial performance.
• Develop an understanding of insurance billing and reimbursement processes and assist with resolving billing issues.
• Develop a working knowledge of coding and billing practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.

Human Resources

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of key practice positions, including front desk staff, Medical Assistants, call center staff, and surgical schedulers.
• Participate in staff orientation, training, and ongoing development.
• Coordinate staff scheduling and assist with daily staffing needs.
• Work with leadership to identify and address operational and staffing needs within the program.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED Bachelor’s Degree Preferred or 3 years of related Physician Practice Experience
• Must be willing to travel to hubsite locations

Min

USD $26.13/Hr.

Max

USD $43.11/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.