Department of HealthFinance and Business SupportFBS - Revenue ManagementApplications must be submitted by Sunday 10 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.Award/Classification:Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3Employment type:Full TimeRegion:NorthLocation:CH Smith Building, Charles StIn a multi-skill team environment, provide high level financial support with a stakeholder focus to maximise hospital revenue.The Finance Services Officer undertakes specialised financial and administrative duties, including maintaining financial records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures.The Role: Although the job will primarily be based in the Revenue Management Office at the CH Smith building, the occupant will be required to work across the Launceston General Hospital, including on the wards and interact with patients on a daily basis to provide informed financial consent.Undertake debt follow up activities, including finance system updates and processes, and liaison with collection agencies, law firms, health funds, employers, and insurance companies.In accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation, raise, receipt, reconcile and process accounts receivable for debtors.On a daily basis, identify all chargeable and privately referred patients, including private maternity patients and prepare appropriate paperwork for patients and clinicians to facilitate the billing process.Undertake reconciliation of daily transactions and monies.Liaise with a broad range of hospital personnel, interdepartmental staff and clients on a range of revenue and account enquiries and provide advice and instruction in relation to finance operational processes.You will need: Operational knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, of financial instructions, legislation and accounting procedures and policies for receiving, processing, and recording financial system payments and adjustments.Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks with a high degree of efficiency, accuracy and within set deadlines, and to deliver with a stakeholder focus, with an understanding of continuous quality improvement and its practical application in the work environment.Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of clients, staff, and business organisations.Demonstrated capacity to understand and solve problems by analysing information and data to make timely and accurate decisions, referring to established procedures relating to all aspects of private practice and other related billing.Ability to work unsupervised, either individually or as a member of a team.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.The Team: In a multi-skill team environment, the Revenue Management Team provides high level financial support with a stakeholder focus to maximise hospital revenue.The Finance Services Officer undertakes specialised financial and administrative duties, including maintaining financial records, in accordance with relevant service standards, legislation and Departmental policies and procedures.Details of appointment: Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.Salary: $71,661 - $77,455 per annum.Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.Apply Online.Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Jess McCartinTeam Leader - 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