Clinic Administration Officer - 100765
Job No:
MHAC642
Location:
Gapuwiyak, NT
- We’re one of Australia’s largest providers of Aboriginal healthcare.
- We’re engaging with health issues at a grass roots community level.
- We’re looking for passionate individuals who are ready to help change the future for Aboriginal healthcare.
What we stand for
With eight clinics and growing across East Arnhem Land, we’re providing health care services for over 6,000 Indigenous residents. Our Board of Directors represents communities across the region, ensuring every decision we make helps empower Yolngu people to take control of their lives and direct their own futures.
We’re connected by passion
We share a passion for the rich history of the Yolngu culture and a commitment to ensure that the work we’re doing is instrumental in ensuring self-determination for Indigenous peoples. We’re a people place where going above and beyond is in our nature. We’re not just offering jobs, we’re offering a way to shape Australia’s future. Do you share our passion?
We need you
Miwatj Health are pleased to offer this position as a Full Time opportunity. Based in our Gapuwiyak Clinic, in Gapuwiyak NT, you will be working closely with our Aboriginal workforce which is critical to our client’s success. You’ll be committed to finding the best way to communicate with our clients and our team in order to provide great care in sometimes uncertain circumstances.
Core aspects of your role will include:
- To work in partnership with other health professionals to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to health care.
- Responsible for maintenance of Communicare address book, assist staff, visiting specialists and Allied health professionals with access to communicare.
- Using the Department of Health, Travel Management system (TMS) arrange Patient travel for Miwatj clients to attend appointments at both GDH and RDH.
- Assist clinic staff with procurement of goods and services using the NAV system.
- Registering eligible PIPs patients, enter PIP registrations into PRODA and keeping patients Medicare details and health records up-to date to maximize Medicare revenue.
- Assist the clinic manager in the training of new clinical employees; provide clinic administration orientation and training for reception staff as required.
Why Miwatj?
Whether working with a remote healthcare provider is in your bucket list, or something that is tried and tested, we’d love for you to reach out. East Arnhem Land offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of a community where the richness of Yolngu culture is in the air you breathe.
A competitive salary of $65,060 - $84,582 (dependent on skills and experience) is available with this full time position.
How do you know if you’re the right fit?
In order to deliver on our mission, we know that a collaborative, supportive team is critical. We’re looking for people who are committed to not only growing their capability, but willing to step in and support other team members and clients. Whilst knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is helpful, what will really see you thrive in our communities is an open mind, willingness to be exposed to culture, and curiosity. Before you reach out and apply, we need you to have:
- Commitment to practice with sensitivity in a cross-cultural environment.
- Demonstrated ability to orient and train reception staff to promote client care and efficient systems.
- Commitment to support and participate in change processes and to work within a team environment
- A current Northern Territory driver's license
- Ability to liaise and build relationships across a wide range of services.
- Adhere Miwatj Occupational Health and Safety protocols.
- Demonstrated computer literacy including experience in the use of computerized Patient Information and recall Systems and a willingness to impart those skills to others.
- Ability to manage time, set priorities and plan workload to accomplish the position responsibilities.
- Ability to collaborate with others to achieve agreed results and outcomes.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a cross -cultural environment, fostering open communication and continuous learning with a positive and innovative approach to problem solving.
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Please note: This position is based in Gapuwiyak, accommodation and relocation is not included in this role.
For more information please contact the Miwatj Health Recruitment Team at: recruitment@miwatj.com.au and quote reference 100765.
Application close date: once the position is filled.
We’re proud to employ over 116 Yolngu employees and we are always looking to increase that number. If you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and interested in this role you are encouraged to apply.