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patient assistance transport scheme program officer - Adelaide, Australia - SA Government -SA HEALTH
Description
will be unavailable from 6:30 AM ACST until 9:30 AM ACST Saturday 20 April 2024 while we undertake scheduled maintenance.
SA Health
Job reference: 862833
Location: ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network - Rural Support Service, Adelaide CBDSalary: ASO2 $57,842 - $62,221 p.a. (Pro-rata)Temporary Part Time position working 30 hours per week (12-month contract from commencement)
Overview
The assessing officer, Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) is responsible for providing an efficient and effective service to clients eligible for financial assistance through the scheme. The assessing officer is responsible for examining applications against criteria and approving payment of benefits under the scheme within delegated authority. Interact with other regional PATS assessors to provide a comprehensive subsidy payment service to regional South Australian clients needing to travel for approved medical specialist treatment. This encompasses clients travelling both intra-state and interstate for treatment. Responsible for an advance payment system with nominated advance offices and accommodation payments via direct billing processes.In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (Minimal patient contact)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 862833
Application Closing Date
26 April week close PM
Attachments
Patient Assistance Transport Program
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.