Medical Billing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Thank you for expressing your interest in pursuing a career with Valley Medical Group. We are a provider-owned, multi-specialty group. We proudly serve a diverse community of over 55,000 patients at four locations throughout the Pioneer Valley.

Valley Medical Group is looking for a Medical Billing Specialist to join our team. If you are looking for a dynamic environment, this is your opportunity! 

Position:  Medical Billing Specialist

Location:  Greenfield, MA or Easthampton, MA after training period. 

This is an on-site position that requires the candidate to live within commutable distance to our health centers in Western Massachusetts.

Hours: 40 hours, Monday-Friday generally between 8:00am-4:30pm. Hours may vary depending on department needs. Exact schedule to be discussed at time of interview. 

We are looking for an individual who can work independently, multi-task, and prioritize in a busy, fast paced multi-specialty billing office. Previous medical collections experience and general insurance billing practice knowledge preferred but not required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Charge Entry: Responsible for accurate entry and processing of assigned charge entry within the Practice Management System.
• Research/Correction of Claims: Ensure Follow-up/Denial Claims are managed in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Patient Assistance: Ensure patient requests are managed appropriately and accurately.
• Cash receipts posting
• Patient correspondence

Required Qualifications:  

• Minimum of 2 years medical billing/coding within a Medical Practice
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent accuracy and attention to detail

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) a plus
• Athena experience preferred

If you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply and/ or inquire. We often have multiple open positions and could consider you for another opportunity with our organization.

Valley Medical Group offers: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off 
• 7 Paid Holidays 
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance Options
• Company Wellness Program 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free On-Site Parking

We Value Employee Engagement and Inclusive Practices

Valley Medical Group (VMG) seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified workforce from a diverse candidate pool. We strive for every VMG staff person and provider to feel valued and be treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity. We expect our employees to conduct themselves in a professional manner that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits unlawful discriminatory practices, including bias and harassment. 

Fostering inclusion and belonging among our employees is critical to our success in providing high-quality patient care rooted in evidence-based practices and health equity. We have several initiatives that prioritize the employee experience, from an annual assessment of employee engagement to staff recognition events, various feedback mechanisms, and committees that promote an inclusive workplace.