Clinical Funding Specialist

Clinical Funding Officers are required to provide site-specific Clinical Funding support for Australian National Aged Care Classifications (AN-ACC) in a Residential Aged Care Facility. The role involves liaising with carers and clinical staff to ensure resident care needs and time spent are accurately documented to support funding classifications and staffing reflective of residents' needs.

The successful candidate will assist and support staff to access resources and knowledge of funding systems and escalate concerns to the Clinical Manager as needed. They will also upskill Residential Aged Care staff in the funding process by delivering training sessions, providing ongoing education through toolbox sessions, and integrating into induction programs for new employees.

The role requires the ability to quickly learn various software systems and Microsoft Office suite, work as part of a team with minimal supervision, and have strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with carers and clinical staff to ensure resident care needs and time spent are accurately documented to support funding classifications and staffing reflective of residents' needs.
• Assist and support staff to access resources and knowledge of funding systems and escalate concerns to the Clinical Manager as needed.
• Upskill Residential Aged Care staff in the funding process by delivering training sessions.
• Provide ongoing education through toolbox sessions and integrate into induction programs for new employees.
• Participate in monitoring resident conditions, clinical meetings, handovers, and related meetings to identify potential reclassifications.
• Assist with monitoring and tracking resident data including movements, Medicare events, and AN-ACC lodgments.
• Review assessments and care plans to ensure alignment with residents' needs and AN-ACC classification.
• Deliver high-quality documentation, reporting, and tracking; monitor occupancy, entries, and departures.
• Complete required forms and data to support forecasted classifications and comments.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and communicate effectively with the Clinical Funding Manager.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in a care or clinical role within a Residential Aged Care Facility, along with knowledge of AN-ACC tools, AN-ACC funding guide, and related processes in a Residential Aged Care Facility.

They will also have the ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision, attention to detail, and a strong customer service ethic.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in a care or clinical role within a Residential Aged Care Facility.
• Knowledge of AN-ACC tools, AN-ACC funding guide, and related processes in a Residential Aged Care Facility.
• Ability to quickly learn various software systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and strong customer service ethic.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive and friendly team, making a real difference for residents and colleagues. The successful candidate will also have access to ongoing education and training opportunities.

About Us:

Our organisation is committed to providing quality care and accommodation for those who trust in us. We strive to create a culture that values our staff and the people we serve.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated individual to make a positive impact in the lives of our residents and colleagues.

If you have the qualifications and skills required, please apply today. For any questions about the role or our recruitment process, please contact us.

Equal Opportunity Employer