Medical Billing Clerk

Melbourne Pathology is one of Victoria's largest diagnostic pathology laboratories, committed to providing a high quality healthcare service to our clients, 24 hours a day/7 days a week throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

A vacancy exists for a full time employee in our Accounts Receivable department working 76 hours per fortnight.

The position will require the incumbent to work 5 days per week, between the hours of 8am – 5pm.

Duties include:

- Answering a high volume of calls

- Assisting patients with their medical account enquiries

- Timely and accurate processing of payments in a high volume environment

- Liaising with Medicare/DVA/WorkCover and the Private Health Funds

- Investigation and follow up of outstanding aged accounts.

The successful applicant must have exceptional customer service and communication skills as well as a professional telephone manner, have excellent numerical skills, and able to work in a high pressure environment.

Previous experience in the health-care industry and knowledge of the Medicare rebate system would be highly advantageous.

In addition to addressing the position requirements, please include the following information with your written application:

- Confirmation of your current residency and right to work in Australia

- The notice period you would require to commence employment

For further enquires please contact Kerrin Demaj via email at

Applications

All applications can be sent via email to

Applications close Friday 10 October

Only applicants who are successfully selected for an interview will be contacted following application.