Medical Assistant

Mercy Medical Center • Baltimore, MD

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center as a PRN Medical Office Specialist in our Cardiology Department! Mercy Medical Center, recognized as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies and Greatest Workplaces for Women, offers a supportive and empowering environment. This role provides general Medical Assistant assistance to Cardiology physicians in an outpatient setting within the hospital or Hub Sites, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles appropriate to patients served. It involves 80%-90% back office support and some front office support for Cardiology Providers, including patient check-in, verifying insurance, co-pay collections, and scheduling visits, testing, and procedures. The position requires supporting the goals and mission of Mercy Medical Center, particularly the commitment to providing high-quality care, service, and value, and may require covering other sites within Mercy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of one year experience
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Meditech (if applicable to position), Epic (if applicable to position), Performance Manager/NetLearning
• 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.
• May be required to travel to satellite offices.
• Age Specific Care Provided For: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.

Nice To Haves

• CPR-preferred
• Preferred: experience in a medical office setting

Responsibilities

• Provides general Medical Assistant assistance to Cardiology physicians in an outpatient setting within the hospital or Hub Sites.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Demonstrates competency in applying these principles when providing individualized care to specific patients.
• Provides Front Desk and back office support for Cardiology Providers (80%-90% back office with some front office support when needed).
• Performs patient check-in.
• Verifies insurance and requirements of that insurance i.e. referrals / authorizations.
• Collects co-pays.
• Schedules visits, testing and procedures as needed.
• Supports 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.
• May be required to cover other sites within Mercy.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees