Private Patient Officer - Campbelltown, Australia - South Western Sydney Local Health District

South Western Sydney Local Health District

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Campbelltown, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week

Location:
Campbelltown and Camden Hospital

Position Classification:
Administration Officer Level 5

Remuneration:
$70, $71,717.36

Requisition ID:
REQ373902

Application Close Date:12/02/2023

About the Opportunity

Campbelltown and Camden Hospital is recruiting for a Private Patient Officer (Administration Officer Level 5) to complement and enhance the current Revenue Department.

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

What you'll be doing

The Private Patient Officer (PPO) represents the Financial Services Unit as the initial point of contact for local and international insurers, patient groups, hospital administration staff and clinical staff, on patient fee matters.

The role of the Private Patient Officer is pivotal to the Local Health Districts strategy to raise additional revenue from patients electing to use their private health insurance.

This is an extremely important initiative and contributes to the purchase of clinical equipment and employment of front line clinical staff.

The PPO reports to the facility Revenue Manager and will make a central contribution to achieve the patient fee budget and implementation of overall patient fee strategy for the hospital.

Where You'll Be Working

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it.

Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

Highlevel analytical and problem solving skills with a proven capacity to develop sound solutions to complex issues and conflict resolution.
High level advocacy and negotiation skills with welldeveloped interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.
Ability to work at a high level of effectiveness autonomously and as part of a team with proven time management and organisational skills.
Exceptional verbal/written communication skills with ability to critically analyse information and prepare clear concise reports and business/client communications for management.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and knowledge of Patient Administration System/ Cerner and PBRC.
Advanced knowledge of the health insurance industry from a Public Hospital perspective, knowledge of the provisions of the Australian Heath Care Agreement and Medicare and advanced understanding of NSW MoH Fees Procedures Manual for Public Health Organisations.
Relationship marketing and sales experience.
Ability to work a 7 day rotating roster including afterhours.

Need more information?

Interview Date Range: 15/02/ /02/2023

Additional Information

Stepping Up - Close the Gap

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate.

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services.

Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID19 vaccines available in NSW._
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse._