Patient Liaison Officer
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About Us
The Patient Liaison Officers (PLO) are part of Revenue Services in the Finance department and work across the 6 major campuses. This is an on-site role requiring effective communication with patients, families, clinicians, insurers and colleagues. The Patient Liaison team work across all 7 days as needed at each site.
About the Role
We are currently hiring for 2 x Patient Liaison Officer roles:
- Position 1 is for a Patient Liaison Officer – full time – 12 month fixed term (maternity leave cover ending 08 November 2026) to work at Monash Medical Centre Clayton. The working days will be Monday-Friday.
- Position 2 is for a Patient Liaison Officer - part time - ongoing (permanent) to work at Monash Medical Centre Clayton. The working days will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Both roles may require working at any of our other sites at times. This role in the Revenue Services team is crucial for ensuring correct patient classification and maximising revenue to Monash Health. Some of your responsibilities will include:
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Speak with patients and their families regarding their election choices and completing appropriate paperwork (Private, TAC, WorkCover, Medicare Ineligible, Veteran Affairs)
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Perform private health eligibility checks
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Liaise with clinical staff for information on a patients status as well as completion of required certificates
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Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and submitted to Revenue Services in a timely manner
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Update iPM and PBRC with up-to-date information as needed
About You
You will have a proven ability to learn and apply knowledge related to customer service and excel at multitasking with keen attention to detail. You demonstrate critical self-evaluation and reflection, maintaining a professional and respectful demeanour, and exhibit consistent and reliable performance. Building and maintaining relationships across various levels of the organisation will be second nature to you and is crucial to this role. You must be willing and able to work at any of our 6 major campuses when required. To ensure your success in this role you will also bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
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Experience in a customer service role or a similar field, and the ability to strike up a conversation with anyone.
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Experience with iPM (desirable but not essential – training will be provided) and intermediate skills with computer software—such as Microsoft Office applications.
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Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required, including the ability to report and present information effectively.
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You should also be able to demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please email Tahnee Batson at tahnee.batson@monashhealth.org.
Position Description can be found here
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How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close November 6th, 2025.