Medicare Officer
Medicare Officer
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Job Description
The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West Great South Upper wheatbelt and Peel Regions of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of Services including: GP Clinics Primary Health Care Counselling NDIS and community host various programs. SWAMS has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.
The SWAMS is dedicated to enhancing employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To promote equality and support this position will be subject to Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference for this role.
About the Role:
The Medicare Officer plays a key role in supporting clinic operations by ensuring compliance with Medicare billing private billing and relevant incentive programs. This position is essential for maintaining the organisations billing integrity and regulatory compliance. The Medicare Officer will collaborate closely with the Data Analytics and Contracts Manager and the Practice Manager to align Medicare-related activities with clinical workflows and organisational objectives.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items.
- Monitor Medicare billings identifying missed opportunities.
- Serve as the primary contact for Medicare-related compliance update providers on changes and assist with accreditation preparation.
- Develop and maintain a Medicare Compliance Program provide MBS item education and create patient information resources.
Essential Aspects and Criteria
- Strong knowledge of the Medicare system
- Ability to take direction determine priorities and manage workloads to meet agreed timelines and objectives.
- Intermediate to advanced competence in Word Excel and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision.
Desirable Criteria
- A certificate or tertiary qualification that would be relevant to the position
- Experience with Communicare
Why SWAMS
Along with working with passionate people and being able to feel like you have contributed to something every day SWAMS offers the following:
17.5% leave loading
Up to $18550 salary packaging options
Uniforms supplied
Generous leave allowances
Professional development opportunities
For more information about SWAMS and the role:
About SWAMS our great organisation
For queries please contact Human Resources on (08) .
To Apply:
At SWAMS child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and are required to undergo a National Police Clearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.
In addition to this all applicants require satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test. Unsatisfactory pre-employment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
To apply for this role please follow the online application process of this platform or email your application through to: We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street Bunbury.
This role will remain open until the successful applicant is found
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
