Job Category: Administration and Office, Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Remarkable people; remarkable career. Are you ready to rediscover remarkable and make a positive impact on people's lives? At GMHBA, every day brings an opportunity to empower and support communities to live well. Join us to be part of something meaningful and discover the remarkable benefits of working at GMHBA.
In 2024 GMHBA will celebrate 90 years of operations, having originally formed to provide healthcare to Geelong cement workers and growing to become one of Australia's largest regionally based health insurers. As a community-focused not-for-profit, we live and breathe exceptional care and are dedicated to making GMHBA a remarkable place to work. We value building connections, embrace individuality, and maintain a supportive, performing culture. GMHBA offers a flexible workplace, a community-focused culture, and a great regional lifestyle.
Job Description About the opportunity
Are you a proactive leader with a passion for healthcare and team management? We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Lara Medical Centre in the fulltime Practice Manager role. The Practice Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and efficiency of the practice to support the patient experience and ensuring high-quality clinical care. The position is responsible for ensuring the practice maintains a safety and quality focus to deliver optimal care, and a high standard of performance in line with GMHBA strategy, goals and values.
Lara Medical Centre is located in the relaxed township of Lara, just a one-hour commute from Melbourne by road or train, or half an hour by road from Werribee. Lara is close to several natural attractions including the beautiful You Yangs and Brisbane Ranges, with the Geelong CBD only a short 20-minute drive, and the gorgeous beaches and wineries of the Bellarine Peninsula within easy reach.
Desired Skills and Experience About you
As our ideal candidate, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a high performing team. Proven experience in successfully leading a complex or multi-modality medical setting, with demonstrated success in delivering high performance outcomes and growth. Excellent organisational and multitasking skills with an eye for detail. Commercial mindset, with solid understanding of financial and performance based KPI's. Demonstrated ability to lead with empathy and a patient centred focus. Knowledge of health related Practice Management systems, financial processes and transactions and practice accreditation requirements within the healthcare setting. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail systems, and web-based patient management systems. VCE or equivalent Diploma. Desirable
• Experience with practice software Best Practice
• Training and/or experience in management of emergencies, handling complaints, Medicare & health funds, basic infection control, safe handling & disposal of medical waste, etc.
• Diploma in Practice Management or related qualification.
• CPR and first aid certificate.
• An understanding of medical terminology, medical and allied health professional organisations and relevant stakeholders.
If you believe you would be a great fit in the role but don't quite tick all of the boxes we encourage you to apply.
Let's get started.
Submit your application online today. Applications close Tuesday 12th November, 2024.
If you have any questions about this position please contact Joanne Lytas on
(03) 5202 8729.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to the careers team at
At GMHBA, we value a diverse and inclusive culture. We are committed to creating a workplace where every single person feels valued and can be their true, authentic selves. It allows us to be more reflective of our community, have a range of perspectives, and better support our customers, members and patients. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and beliefs to apply for this role.
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