Job summary
This position is a highly varied role that will see you working as part of a multi-disciplinary clinic team to deliver a comprehensive, holistic, culturally appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the Goldfields Region.
Actively participates as a member of the Bega clinic team to ensure the delivery of quality comprehensive primary, emergency and related health services and programs to Bega’s clients;
Ensure Bega and clients benefit from all Medicare approved service opportunities, including the active pursuit of and participation in initiatives such as the GPMP/TCA, Adult Health Checks, Child Health Checks, GP Management Plans and Team Care Plans based on the levels of training, and as per national KPI standards as may be operative from time to time.
Main responsibilities
- Actively participate as a member of the Bega clinic team to ensure the delivery of quality comprehensive primary, emergency and related health services and programs to Bega’s clients;
- Ensure Bega and clients benefit from all Medicare approved service opportunities, including the active pursuit of and participation in initiatives such as the GPMP/TCA, Adult Health Checks, Child Health Checks, GP Management Plans and Team Care Plans based on the levels of training, and as per national KPI standards as may be operative from time to time;
- Pursue other health programs that may be approved or promoted from time to time by funding bodies or Bega as means of improving the health of and providing benefits to the Bega clientele;
- Support the development, evolution and maintenance of evidence based clinical policies and procedures;
- Support and participate in the processes necessary to maintain full Accreditation status as defined by the Bega;
- Wherever available, utilise to the fullest extent possible, all electronic patient recording, patient recall and billing systems as implemented by Bega, including participation in their definition and testing by use, and implementation of these systems;
- Participate in and promote productive positive networks of the local and visiting specialists and allied health practitioners to ensure their access to Bega clients, (but not limited to; Dietician, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Renal, Dermatology and Psychiatry). Local initiatives include the active participation in the Medicare initiatives of Team Care Plans and referrals wherever feasible;
- Ensure that all mandatory and relevant documentary requirements of the position are met in a timely manner and that appropriate records are maintained;
- Participate positively in the promotion of Bega image and its effective management;
- Comply with Bega policy and procedures currently in practice or that may be introduced from time to time
Key requirements
- Unrestricted Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a General Practitioner
- Possess Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM; or comparable country equivalent
- Proven experience as General Practitioner
- Strong ability to triage and multitask
- Information management skills and use of computer systems, including computer literacy skills
- Relevant client caseload management experience
- Knowledge and experience of Medical billing practises including PIP and SIP payments
- Understanding of Aboriginal Culture, values and health issues, social determinants
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal, leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Awareness of AGPAL standards and requirements for maintaining General Practice Accreditation
About us
Bega Garnbirringu Health Services (Bega) approaches health service delivery from a holistic perspective. This means that Bega seeks to close the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal people through a multi-faceted approach that includes a high level of attention to the social determinants of health as well as clinical and primary health. In order for this approach to be effective it is essential that all staff view their role through the eyes of the client and from a whole of organisation perspective. To this end it is essential that all employees be team oriented and prepared to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary environment. All employees must abide by their contract of employment and code of conduct and apply themselves to their duties with professionalism, integrity, ethical practice and with diligence. The organisation has a strong commitment to the provision of services that are culturally appropriate and safe for Aboriginal clients.
