Health Fund Validation Officer

Health Fund Validation Officer

• Full time position 38hrs per week


• Join one of Australia's leading health, community and aged care providers


• Excellent salary packaging options available

About the role

Applicatins are sought for a Health Fund Validation Officer to join our Patient Services team at Calvary Wakefield Hospital

With organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, you will perform a broad range of administrative duties within the validation role. You will be highly committed to providing excellent customer service.

What you bring

Possessing experience in a health fund setting is essential and familiarity with IPM software desirable you will have the ability to work under pressure and maintain good working relations with others. You will have a sound knowledge of medical terminology and demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

Key Duties

• Ensure Health Insurance Fund verification procedure is performed prior to patient's planned admission including the verification of those inpatients admitted through the Emergency Centre and non-planned admissions.


• Appropriate information regarding patients cover entered in to iPM.


• Entering of Provisional DRG codes in iPM


• Preparation of quotes for self-insured patients in consultation with accounts receivable.


• Obtain approval from WorkCover, third party and DVA, prior to patient's admission.


• Printing and collating of Estimate of Expense and Informed Financial consent forms.


• Follow up with various health funds regarding patients cover.


• Advise patients of monies owed on admission.


• Opportunity to cover planned leave in the role of Patient Services Supervisor


• Other duties as requested by the Patient Administration Manager/Supervisor


• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

About Calvary

Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Our services include public and private hospital care, acute and sub-acute care, home care services and retirement and aged care services, in both rural and metropolitan areas. Calvary employs over 11,000 people and has over 1,500 volunteers.

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on communicating the inestimable dignity and value of each person. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Calvary Spirit and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

How to join the team

To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.

As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.

Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.