Leading Outreach Medical Assistant

Join Our Team at Moreton Group Medical Services

Who We Are:

Founded in 2008, Moreton Group is a proud Tasmanian-owned business dedicated to ensuring safety, health, and well-being within our community. As a premier provider of compliance training, we specialise in First Aid, Medication Management, Safe Manual Handling, and Fire Safety. Beyond training, our commitment extends to offering first aid equipment sales and servicing, non-emergency patient transport, and comprehensive medical coverage for events. Further underscoring our dedication to the Tasmanian community, we proudly offer a service granting free access to primary health care for our most vulnerable residents, specifically those experiencing homelessness.

Exciting Career Opportunity:

The Leading Medical Outreach Assistant undertakes outreach in the south of the state plus supports our regional outreach teams that operate two evenings per week in the north and two evenings per week in the north west.

This role would suit someone with a background in healthcare such as a RN, EN or Paramedic that would still like to be hands on and make a difference in preventative healthcare. Our aim is to divert people away from hospital presentation via primary healthcare support.

Role Overview:

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in our mobile healthcare team, aiding a Nurse Practitioner or Doctor. Your duties will include:

• Engaging directly with clients at various outreach sites.
• Support our North and North West teams.
• Undertake administrative activities to support the program, including data collection, reporting, MBS claiming, phone calls and follow-ups.
• Assist the healthcare practitioner throughout consulting hours as required and within the individual's clinical scope of practice.
• Be responsible for ensuring the vehicle is safe and prepared for outreach practices, including stocktaking and restocking consumables and ensuring all inventory is secure.
• Drive the vehicle to and from outreach locations, ensuring that it is appropriately and safely parked when there.
• Proactively collect and collate patient feedback.
• Support the promotion of the service through the collection of testimonials, photos, videos and other appropriate mediums.
• Interact with patients in a manner that promotes the services as safe, welcoming, and inclusive.
• Maintain all Outreach Program information, referral pathways and how-to guides

This position will support the Outreach Program, which will operates Weekdays and early evenings.

What We're Looking For:

• A personable and efficient communicator.
• Demonstrated administration and customer service experience.
• Willingness to support people experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Independent and collaborative work skills.
• Detail-oriented with a professional approach.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and privacy regulations.
• Qualification or previous experience working within a clinical experience is desirable.

Why Choose Moreton Group:

• Be part of a reputable and esteemed organisation.
• Enjoy competitive pay.
• Benefit from training and career development opportunities.

Application Requirements:

• Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
• Recent National Police Certificate.
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• COVID-19 vaccination status or exemption proof.
• Consent to background checks.

How to Apply:

Don't miss this chance to make a meaningful impact. Apply now by clicking the 'Apply' button, and submit your cover letter and updated resume, highlighting your suitability for this role.