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. Will be required to travel to Columbia and Glen Burnie Mercy Hub sites.

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.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Meditech (if applicable to position)
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.
Will be required to travel.
Other Requirements:
- Typing
- Patient Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clients, visitors, employees, and hospital personnel in exchanging and relaying information and in providing client care.
- Ability to work in a demanding and challenging environment.
- Supports the team effort through a willingness to work beyond normal working hours.
- Follows written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge of duties and use of office equipment.
- Must have excellent telephone demeanor.
- Must possess excellent hygiene and grooming habits.
- Ability to prioritize work load for the most efficient performance.

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.

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

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