Medicare and Incentives Support Officer

Program Overview 

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 Responsibilities 

• 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.
• Provide training to all clinical staff in relation to Medicare claiming within Communicare.
• Provide support to Medicare and Incentives Coordinator in performing statistical analysis and monthly reporting on all Medicare claims processed by providers.

Position Requirements

• 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

Application Process 

For more information about the role, please refer to the Position Description.

To apply, please email *************** or submit your application online.

For enquiries, contact the Human Resources team on ************

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply!!!