Medical Office Specialist

Job description

Summary
Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Medical Office Specialist!
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.
$1500 sign on bonus available for select positions. Effective through December 31, 2026.
Responsibilities
The Medical Office Specialist is responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to ensure the efficient daily operation of a fast-paced dermatology practice. This position serves as a key member of the care team, supporting both the front office, including patient registration, scheduling, check-in/check-out, and telephone management, as well as clinical duties, including rooming patients, assisting providers with procedures, and maintaining examination rooms and clinical supplies. The Medical Office Specialist promotes a positive patient experience through professionalism, compassion, strong communication, and attention to detail while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, infection control standards, and established clinical and administrative policies. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, multitasking, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a high-volume clinical environment while supporting providers, medical assistants, and administrative staff to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
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

Clinical Duties:
• Patient rooming
• medication reconciliation,
• updating medical histories
• preparing examination rooms
• assisting with dermatologic procedures
• specimen handling

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

Min
USD $18.66/Hr.
Max
USD $30.79/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.