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Call Center Operator - Healthcare

Mercy Medical Center, Inc., Baltimore, MD, United States


Summary
Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Call Center Operator for Gastro!

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.

Postion is Monday‑Friday Dayshift. Hybrid Rotation offered upon successful completion of 6mo. Introductory Peroid.

Responsibilities
The Call Center Operator (Practice Communications Coordinator) will be the initial point of contact for all patients and this interaction will function as a key component to the overall patient experience. Responsibilities include:

Provide high quality customer service on every call

Promote teamwork and call center success

Responsible for satisfying the customer and maintaining the image of Mercy Medical Center.

Scheduling office appointments and procedures

Taking accurate phone messages

Making reminder calls to patients per office protocol

Taking accurate Rx refill requests and sending them through Epic to provider pools

Ensure referrals are in the system for upcoming appointments

Flag offices for patients coming with high balances

Sending out new patient packets

Scanning documents

Working workqueues (WQs)

Recommending workflow efficiencies to improve the patient experience

Provide patients with information on physicians, directions to locations and educational materials

Answer patients or physicians questions

Interviews callers to obtain full understanding of what information is being requested

This position requires a self‑directed individual with comprehensive knowledge of insurance requirements, customer service skills, problem solving and the ability to multi‑task.

Requirements
Education and Work Experience

Must possess a high school diploma or GED

Prefer a minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role within a Medical Office Environment

Prefer a Bachelors degree in management, healthcare administration

Min
USD $17.83/Hr.

Max
USD $26.75/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

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.

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