Your new company
Hays are partnered with a large public health provider, who are looking for a Billing Clerk to join the team.
Your new role
- Provide accurate and timely billing for patients using their private health insurance, including processing of invoices and internal forms for payment.
- Interpret, analyse and report on income from Medicare and private health funds and make appropriate recommendations to the Revenue Officer/Revenue Coordinator/Director of Revenue on a regular basis.
- Implement new billing and financial systems, procedures and work methods as deemed necessary under the guidance of the Revenue Officer/Revenue Coordinator/Director of Revenue.
- Reconcile outstanding balances and raise documentation for adjustments, including refunds, changes of financial election, cancelled charges and proposed bad debt write-offs, where required.
- Attend enquiries from patients, health funds, insurance companies, hospital staff and the public relating to billing.
- Monitor and report the billing that is raised for all departmental accounts.
- Monitor and regularly report on departmental statistics related to billing and finances.
- Organise physical and electronic filing of financial correspondence and information.
- Undertake word processing and filing functions as required.
- Undertake to update your own skills and knowledge in relevant areas of Medicare rules, Financial Management Act, billing, financial health policies and practices.
- Perform other duties as required.
What you'll need to succeed
- State Government experience is highly desirable.
- Previous experience within WA Health and a valid HE Number is highly beneficial.
- Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
What you'll get in return
The role is being offered on an initial temporary contract for an immediate start. You will also be offered:
- 37.5 hours – Monday to Friday
- Weekly pay structure
- Convenient location
- Competitive hourly rate
What you need to do now
If you think this role is for you, click 'apply now.' For more information or to find out more about opportunities in Office Support, contact Gemma Holden on 08 9265 9160 or email gemma.holden@hays.com.au
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