Billing Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (16 hours per week) - Up to October With a possibility of extension
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 4
Remuneration:$ $37.29 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ

Sydney Local Health District is responsible for the health and wellbeing of more than 740,000 people living within our boundaries, as well as many more from rural and remote parts of NSW and Australia. We have hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and in people's homes.

About the Role

You will be working at Concord Repatriation General Hospital. The hospital has a well-earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community, the hospital now services the local communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond.

This position is responsible for providing billing and administrative support to outpatient departments under the governance of the Ambulatory Care Business Unit (ACBU). This includes timely completion and monitoring of outpatient billings, within established protocols, performing audits, general administrative duties, record, and report on processed Medicare billings, invoices, rejections, and resubmissions. The billing officer ensures efficiency and effective outcomes in relation to the revenue and day to day departmental activities within outpatient services For more information, please view the Position Description Ideal Candidate

• Proven ability to provide a high-level of customer service to both internal and external customers and work a variety of shifts based on the operational requirements of the Ambulatory Care Business Unit.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills to engage and communicate confidently and courteously with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience and high-level knowledge of patient billing policy and procedures in the health environment including Medicare billing, Workers Compensation, insurance agencies, Motor Accident Act offices and health care funds.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia.

Benefits and Perks

• Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym

For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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For enquiries, please contact Nesrien Wehbeh via email at [email protected]

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Applications Close: 2 June 2025

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