Patient Assistance Transport Scheme Program Officer

Patient Assistance Transport Scheme Program Officer

Job no:

874498Work type:

Part time, Full timeLocation:

To be negotiated, Rural Support ServiceCategories:

Administration and Clerical, Corporate ServicesRural Support Service (hosted by Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN)Location negotiable, including working from homeSalary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro-rata) - ASO2Permanent part time position - 0.4 FTEOverviewThe assessing officer, Patient Assistance Transport Scheme Program Officer (PATS) is responsible for providing an efficient and effective service to clients eligible for financial assistance through the scheme. The assessing officer is responsible for examining applications against criteria and approving payment of benefits under the scheme within delegated authority. Interact with other regional PATS assessors to provide a comprehensive subsidy payment service to regional South Australian clients needing to travel for approved medical specialist treatment. This encompasses clients travelling both intra-state and interstate for treatment. Responsible for an advance payment system with nominated advance offices and accommodation payments via direct billing processes.The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (Minimal patient contact)SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.EnquiriesName: Alexis HorelTitle: Program Business Improvement ManagerPhone: 0 408 275 554E-mail: ****** Closing Date8 October 2024 - 2 week close - 11.55PMAdvertised: 24 Sep 2024 Cen. Australia Standard TimeApplications close:

08 Oct 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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