Job detail

Medical Assistant

Mercy Medical Center

#Vital Signs #Healthcare #Medical Assistant #EHR #Patient Check-in #Specimen Processing #Outpatient Care #Gastroenterology #Medical Office Specialist

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant performs both front and back office duties for gastroenterology providers in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, recording vitals, and administering injections.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and are preferred to have at least one year of medical office experience. The role is open to those who have completed a Medical Assistant program or need clinical hours for graduate school.

high schoolprofessional certificateElectronic Health RecordsPatient EducationMedical BillingVital SignsInsurance VerificationSpecimen CollectionInjectionsPatient SchedulingImmunizationsFront Office ManagementBack Office Clinical Support

Job description

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a PRN Medical Office Specialist (Medical Assistant) for our Easton GI Practice! (Office location: 511 Idlewild Avenue, Easton, MD, 21601) 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 Assistant provides Front/Back office duties to various gastroenterology providers in an outpatient setting. Open to individuals who have finished their Medical Assistant (MA) program or those in need of clinical hours before starting graduate school (18-24 months required). This position is a traveling MOS who will be primarily supporting providers at offsite clinic locations in the Eastern Shore area.

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
Back
Office
Duties: Take patient vital signs, record medical histories, and update electronic health records (EHR). Administer injections and immunizations as directed by healthcare providers. (on-site training provided) Perform basic laboratory tests, including specimen collection and processing. Provide patient education and instructions as directed by healthcare providers.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience: High School Diploma or GED A minimum of one-year experience in a medical office setting (preferred)

Min

USD $18.66/Hr.

Max

USD $30.79/Hr.

Salary Information

Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.