Practice Manager Vacancy- Alma Village Medical Centre
The Role:
The role of the manager is to oversee and manage the daily operations in the practice.
Key elements of the role are:
Office management – Coordination of front office workflow, daily operations, reception staff scheduling.
Billing and Medicare compliance – monitoring and adjustment of Medicare, DVA, Workcover, TAC and private billing practices. Reviewing and maintaining daily balance sheet.
Policies and procedures – Responsible for updating and implementing practice policies which meet AGPAL accreditation standards and identifying opportunities for growth and process efficiencies.
Staff organisation – primarily responsible for the training and appraisal of non-clinical reception team and coordination of clinical and administrative meetings. Building and developing working relationships with GPs and allied health professionals.
Supply chain management – responsible for monitoring and ordering of office supplies.
Complaints resolution – analyse and develop appropriate responses to patient and staff complaints with escalation to management as necessary.
Receptionist duties – general front desk reception duties when required.
Practice development – liaise with local PHN and private peer networks to identify and implement the latest relevant legislation and guidelines.
Personal Attributes
Communication – articulate, excellent written and oral skills in negotiation, delegation and patient advocacy.
Leadership – leader by example. Delegation of tasks, resolving team conflicts, creating a positive work environment.
Initiative – ability to proactively work independently drawing on past experiences and knowledge.
Precision – careful attention to detail.
Professionalism – punctual, well presented, confident, positive, courteous and have the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Qualification and Experience:
Minimum 2 years office management experience in a mid-scale (up to 4 FTE GPs) practice.
Proficient in MBS, Medicare incentives (PIP, PNIP), DVA, Workcover and private client billing.
Sound knowledge in Best Practice software and Nookal software.
Member of AAPM, Certificate IV, Diploma in Practice Management, tertiary HR/Business Management studies are all highly desirable.
About us:
An opportunity to be a valued team member of a friendly, modern family run medical clinic in a warm and welcoming environment located in an affluent south east suburban Melbourne location.
We are co-located with a popular independent pharmacy, adjacent to Australia Post and alongside a Woolworths supermarket and an apartment complex.
The clinic is staffed by 6 GPs, a registered nurse, onsite pathology, podiatrist and physiotherapist.
The medical centre is an AGPAL accredited clinic, fully computerised using Best Practice software, using online patient booking services, a digital fax service and has modern facilities.
We have a lovely spacious tea room (or you can just enjoy the fantastic cafes in the local area).
Position details:
Part time / full time, hours negotiable.
Attractive remuneration package for the right candidate. Compensation commensurate with candidate’s experience.
To apply for this position, or if you have any questions regarding this job advertisement, please contact Joshua Grokop at replymedicalmanager@gmail.com or on 0421 631 779.