Manager, Patient Access

**Coordinate Patient Access & Flow for a business providing Primary Healthcare Services to public prisons across Victoria.**:
**Enjoy a central Melbourne location with a Salary of $156,000.00 per annum + Super.**:
**Reward and Recognition Programs, Professional Development Benefits, Office event activities and much more.**:
**About the role**

The Manager, Patient Access & Flow is a key member of the Shared Services Team of GEO Healthcare and will play an integral role in the successful transition and delivery of Primary Healthcare Services to public prisons in Victoria.

Based at GEO Healthcare’s Head Office in Carlton, and reporting to the Director, Clinical Services, you will be responsible for coordinating patient access to prison based sub-acute beds located throughout the
state and for overseeing patient flow into and out of external health services with GEO Healthcare.

This includes managing the flow of patients between sub-acute service locations and treatments in external hospitals to effectively manage patient flow and bed utilisation.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Experience in operationally managing complex health services.
- Experience managing patient flow activities.
- Demonstrated experience in leading clinical governance and clinical risk management.
- Demonstrated capacity and experience in implementing sound resource management principles and policies.
- Experience in managing care navigation/coordination of patient care across multiple locations and/or service providers.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to build positive relationships with staff, the client and other stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead and maintain highly performing and productive teams and successfully implement change within work environments.
- Experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of clinical policy, procedures and practice.
- Experience in health service accreditation.

**Other Requirements of the role**:

- Ability to work within a correctional setting, which will involve direct contact with prisoners associated with the delivery of healthcare.
- Valid and current full Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click this link for the position description.

**About GEO Healthcare**

GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd - a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.

We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company Values**:Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.**

**Company Benefits Overview**

**The GEO Group Australia is a leading non-government provider of correctional centres and healthcare services in correctional facilities.**
- GEO Healthcare - delivering primary and related health services in Victorian men’s public prisons.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the GEO Healthcare Team: Click Here

**Financial & Career Benefits**
- **Professional development**:Access to conferences, seminars and courses to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- **Commonwealth Bank**:Access exclusive rates on loans, Financial Literacy Program and other banking services.
- **Super salary packaging**:Maximise your super contributions with pre-tax deductions.
- **Scholarships**:Progress your career with a scholarship to develop your expertise.
- **Family university scholarships**:Scholarships available to support your family’s education goals.
- **Paid study leave**:Take time off to focus on furthering your qualifications (conditions apply).
- **Special leave**:Additional day off every six months for high attendance.

**Health & Wellbeing**
- **Safety is key**:Safe and secure workplace with a focus on both physical and psychological safety.
- **Fitness Passport**:Affordable membership providing access to a wide network of gyms and fitness facilities.
- **Telus Health**:Access to Employee Assistance including personal wellbeing and health, relationships, financial and career assistance.
- **Medibank discounts**:Reduced rates on health insurance plans through Medibank.
- **Equal treatment**:Equal Opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusion for all employees

**Work-Life Balance**
- **Rotating rosters**:Work shifts that fit your lifestyle and commitments.
- **Reward and recognition**:A range of recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member Rewards and Refer a Friend.
- **Uniform provided**: Full uniform provided so you never have to worry about what to wear to work.
- **Celebrate together**:Recognition and celebration of special events