Medical Assistant I

Overview :

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center Now Hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for our Float Team!

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (20232025) 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 August 30, 2025 and expires December 31, 2025. Applicable only for MA & MOS positions in the Centers of Excellence and Maryland Family Care practices, of which this role applies to.

Responsibilities :

The Medical Assistant I demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients served by their department. Additionally, the MAI demonstrates competency in applying these principles when providing individualized care to specific patients. Assists the MD / NP / PA in performing procedures. Operates, maintains and calibrates all equipment.

The following duties fall under the responsibility of the Medical Assistant but are not limited to :

Setting up and assisting with office procedures

• Chaperone providers during patient examination
• Taking pre-op and post-op photos of patients
• Maintaining surgical instruments and transporting instruments to Central Sterile (CSS)
• Processing surgical specimens and transporting them to Pathology
• Maintaining and stocking exam rooms
• ordering clinical supplies
• Completing FMLA and Disability forms
• Cleaning and resetting exam rooms
• Travel to satellite locations as needed
• Take patient vital signs, record medical histories, and update electronic health records (EHR).
• Administer injections, blood draws, 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.
• Drug / alchol testing (training provided post hire)
• Physical examinations (audiogram - training provided, spirometry - training provided, and EKG's)
• Injury care (wound care, gait training)

Qualifications :

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Min : USD $17.83 / Hr.

Max : USD $26.75 / Hr.

Benefits :

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

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.