Patient Finance Liaison Officer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Mercy Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Mercy Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: 19800

**Patient Finance Liaison Officer**

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and experienced administrator in the role of Patient Finance Liaison Officer (PFLO). The PFLO is a patient engagement role that works closely with the WMH Billings and Receivables team and requires the ability to build strong relationships with patients and internal and external stake holders.

The PFLO is responsible for
- Identifying and liaising with Private, Compensable and Medicare Ineligible patients at all admission entry points
- Confirming Medicare, Health Fund and Compensable eligibility
- Preparing Informed Financial Consent Forms
- Assisting patients to make an informed election
- Performing a wide range of administrative tasks with attention to detail and accuracy

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- 0.3 EFT
- HS2 Classification
- Every Friday and fortnightly Saturdays.
- Opportunity to work extra shifts within the Patient Services Team
- WMH

**THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE**:

- Previous PFLO experience desirable or appropriate education / experience within a similar role (essential)
- Proven ability to communicate with patients, staff and billing agents at all levels and of diverse backgrounds
- Sound interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform a wide range of administrative tasks with attention to detail and accuracy
- Commitment to quality service delivery and ability to promote a professional and caring image
- Experience with Patient Management Systems (iPM) - desirable
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry (essential)

**ABOUT US**:
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community.

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED**:

- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

**Contact Details**
- Andrea Ryan
- Manger Patient Services
- Phone: (03) 8754 3227



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