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Form of work Do you enjoy communicating with people?
Are you confident in using and learning new administrative systems?
Are you passionate about working within the Health Industry?
Are you self-motivated and pro-active?
Do you want to be part of a National Company that has a great community feel?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above, then we want to hear from you!
At AusHealth, we have full time permanent roles available in our Head Office in Underdale, as a Collections Officer, where you will:
Achieve resolutions and recover outstanding debts.
Negotiate and implement payment arrangements.
Maintaining a high-level of customer service via all contact points
Participate and support relevant team projects and meetings.
What will my day to day look like?
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Communicating
Liaising with patients and external organisations relating to hospital fees and charges (over the phone and via email)
Undertaking inbound and outbound calls
Managing Portfolio
Following up and collecting outstanding debt from health funds, other third-party insurers, insurance companies, Workcover and patients according to the Debt Management Policy to ensure maximum outstanding revenue is collected in a timely manner.
Assisting with the resolution of account queries for patients and Health funds
Working with a variety of software's and systems, including Microsoft Excel and Collect
Understanding reasons for arrears including financial hardship
Following Guidelines
Ensure all contractual requirements, Privacy, and ACCC/ASIC Debt Collection Guidelines are adhered to.
What do I need?
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent ability to negotiate, problem-solve, resolve conflict and work in a high paced environment.
The ability to have challenging conversations and empathy with vulnerable customers including those facing hardship.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
You may also possess one/some/all the desirable skills we look for, including:
Previous Health Fund Inpatient billing or collections experience
A second language
Knowledge of the National Debt Collection guidelines and legislation
So, why join us?
Support for your success including on-the-job training
An attractive remuneration package
Industry leading training and personal development
Support to attain a certificate in Financial Services (Mercantile Agents)
Employment Assistant Program (EAP)
Being an integral part of assisting our Scientific Research into Cancer and Diabetes
Appointment to this role is conditional upon the provision of a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, a satisfactory pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, eligibility to live and work in Australia and maintenance of your vaccination history. It is a requirement of this role that you are and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Closing date for applications is 21st April 2023 (unless a suitable candidate is found sooner).
No Agencies or Agency representations thank you.
