Overview:
Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Medical Receptionist in Ellicott City!
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 the first person a patient comes in contact with when scheduling or arriving to their appointment. This role is critical in the positive and smooth patient experience. The “PSA” is responsible for all front desk operations under the direction of practice management, which include, but are not limited to:

• Greet patients in a courteous and friendly manner, providing a welcoming atmosphere.
• Scheduling patients
• Answering phones and triaging patient phone calls for severity/importance
• Scanning medical records
• Collection of insurance information and verification or benefits
• Charge entry and payment posting

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. Mercy requires that all employees uphold its mission, including confidentiality of all patient and financial information and treating all patients with dignity and compassion.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience in a Medical Office is preferred but not required

Min: USD $17.83/Hr. Max: USD $26.75/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

• Greet patients in a courteous and friendly manner, providing a welcoming atmosphere.
• Scheduling patients
• Answering phones and triaging patient phone calls for severity/importance
• Scanning medical records
• Collection of insurance information and verification or benefits
• Charge entry and payment postin