Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people in Katherine and surrounding communities. Wurli prides itself on delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to the community in a style and manner that makes clients feel welcome and comfortable. Wurli Health Services are support by service teams such as finance, human resources, corporate support and other administrative roles which all perform a pivotal role in supporting service delivery and ensuring Wurli is compliant with its legislative and reporting requirements.

This role is responsible for ensuring support is provided to the Medicare and Incentives Coordinator, to ensure maximum revenue by ensuring all claimable services are billed and processed in a timely manner and provide training to staff in Medicare claiming.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Service Delivery

Liaise with the Medicare and Incentives Coordinator to ensure day-to-day Medicare claiming and responsibilities are met.
Ensure all necessary documentations and any other requirements are met on time for the Practice Incentives Program.
Act as first point of call for any Medicare claim queries and delegate appropriately.
Ensure data management on Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) are well maintained and are correct and up to date including data for:
Work Incentives Program
Teaching Payments claim for Medical Students
MyMedicare Program Registrations
Maintenance of the Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) data, including:
Checking client eligibility
Incentives and Benefits claimed appropriately
Provide support to Medicare and Incentives Coordinator to:
ensure all claimable services provided by Wurli are billed and processed in a timely manner.
ensure all clinicians have necessary information in the providers registration form in Communicare.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications / Prerequisites:

Medicare Benefits Scheme and Incentives knowledge and skills
Communicare knowledge and experience
Health Professional Online Service (HPOS) knowledge and experience
National Police Records Check
Working with Children’s Clearance
Current Northern Territory Driver’s License
In return for your hard work and dedication, you’ll receive an attractive salary based on your experience and any other professional development undertaken in specialised areas of primary health care, plus superannuation.

A fantastic range of further benefits include:

Salary sacrificing options.
Generous leave entitlements (6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, 1-week special leave, study leave).
Relocation assistance and a short-term accommodation allowance is available for eligible applicants to help you get settled.
Strong focus on professional development.