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Medical Assistant - Peds

Mercy Medical Center Baltimore$18.66–$30.79/hrBaltimore, MDFull timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night
  • $1,500 sign-on bonus

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This posting states $18.66–$30.79 an hour. Open medical assistant jobs in Maryland post a median of $23.86 an hour, the middle half $22.82–$26.90, across 121 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical assistants employed in Maryland earn a median of $22.31 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Summary

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Medical Assistant - Peds experience preferred!

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.

$1500 sign on bonus available for select positions. Effective through December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for

  • Room patients and obtaining vitals
  • Entering patient information into electronic medical record (EMR)
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • A minimum of one year experience is preferred as a Medical Assistant or EMT-Paramedic

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.

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
  • Reimbursement for tuition, books and fees
  • 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.

From Mercy Medical Center Baltimore's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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