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Medical Office Specialist I
full-timeCockeysville, Baltimore, Lutherville

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Location

Cockeysville, Baltimore, Lutherville

Type

full-time

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Summary

 

 

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Medical Office Specialist for our Orthopedic Department!

 

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.

 

Now offering a $1,500 sign on bonus for Medical Assistant & Medical Office Specialist New Hires!

 

Effective January 1, 2026 and expires May 1, 2026. Applicable only for MA & MOS positions in the Centers of Excellence and Maryland Family Care practices, of which this role applies to.

 

 

 


Responsibilities

Provides general Medical Assistant and Front Desk assistance to The Maryland Spine Center physicians in an outpatient setting within the hospital. The staff member demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients served. In addition, the staff member demonstrates competency in applying these principles when providing individualized care to specific patients.

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.

  • Registering and scheduling patients efficiently and accurately
  • Collecting patient copays and outstanding balances
  • Triaging patients and ensuring they receive timely care
  • Assisting with prior authorizations for any medical procedures, imaging, or prescriptions
  • Collaborating effectively with medical staff and fellow team members
  • Maintaining patient records with confidentiality and accuracy 
  • Coordinating patient flow during clinic hours, optimizing efficiency
  • Upholding high standards of customer service and patient care
  • Upkeep exam room maintenance by stockinga and cleaning rooms
  • Collect patient history and work with enhancing direct patient care
  • Follow written and oral instructions
  • All other duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Education and Work Experience:
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • A minimum of one year experience, preferrably in a medical office setting.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Medical Assistant,Front Desk Assistance,Patient Registration,Scheduling,Patient Copays,Patient Triage,Prior Authorizations,Collaboration,Patient Records Maintenance,Customer Service,Exam Room Maintenance,Patient History Collection,Instruction Following

About Mercy Medical Center

For over 150 years, Mercy Medical Center has been a beacon of hope for the Baltimore area. The Sisters of Mercy have held steadfast to the belief that the provision of high quality health care recognizes the inherent dignity of each individual. Mercy’s mission is rooted in respecting humanity and delivering care that is marked by courtesy, respect and compassion for all.

Mercy Medical Center is a hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Located in downtown Baltimore at 345 St. Paul Place, Mercy provides primary care and specialty services in Canton, Columbia, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Hunt Valley, Lutherville, Manchester, Overlea, and Reisterstown. Recognized for the Centers of Excellence in Women's Health & Medicine, Orthopedics, Cancer, Digestive Health & Liver Disease, and more, Mercy includes many physicians named among Baltimore's best doctors. In 2010 Mercy's campus expanded with the addition of new $400+ million, 20-story replacement hospital, The Mary Catherine Bunting Center, which features 26 state-of-the-art operating rooms and at least 196 private inpatient rooms.

Mercy has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including:
· Magnet Recognition for Nursing excellence (three times)
· America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek for three consecutive years (2023–2025)
· America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek in 2025.
· America's Best Midsize Employers award by Forbes in 2025
· America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes in 2025
· 46 Physicians named among the regions "Top Doctors" in the November 2025 issue of Baltimore Magazine

Stella Maris is also under Mercy Health Services, Inc, which is Central Maryland's largest long-term/geriatric care facility located in Timonium, MD.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1874

What you'll do

  • The Medical Office Specialist provides general Medical Assistant and Front Desk assistance to physicians in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include registering and scheduling patients, collecting copays, triaging patients, and maintaining patient records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Medical Office Specialist I do at Mercy Medical Center?

As a Medical Office Specialist I at Mercy Medical Center, you will: the Medical Office Specialist provides general Medical Assistant and Front Desk assistance to physicians in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include registering and scheduling patients, collecting copays, triaging patients, and maintaining patient records..

Why join Mercy Medical Center as a Medical Office Specialist I?

Mercy Medical Center is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Medical Office Specialist I position at Mercy Medical Center remote?

The Medical Office Specialist I position at Mercy Medical Center is based in Cockeysville, Maryland, United States and Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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