Patient Assistance Transport Scheme Program Officer

Patient Assistance Transport Scheme Program Officer
Job no:
874498
Work type:
Part time, Full time
Location:
To be negotiated, Rural Support Service
Categories:
Administration and Clerical, Corporate Services
Rural Support Service (hosted by Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN)
Location negotiable, including working from home
Salary: $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro-rata) - ASO2
Permanent part time position - 0.4 FTE
Overview
The 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.
Enquiries
Name: Alexis Horel
Title: Program Business Improvement Manager
Phone: 0 408 275 554
E-mail: ******
Application Closing Date
8 October 2024 - 2 week close - 11.55PM
Advertised: 24 Sep 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:
08 Oct 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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