Healthcare Administrator (AU Experience Required)

Healthcare Administrator Work Schedule: AU Business Hours Salary: PHP 55,000-65,000 Location: Remote (Work from Home, Philippines) Employment Type: Full-Time Remote Contractor We are seeking an experienced remote Healthcare Administrator to provide essential behind-the-scenes patient and billing administrative support across both Sydney allied health clinics. Working closely with the Practice Manager and Founder, you will serve as a dedicated extension of the on-site front desk team. In this role, you will take ownership of patient communications, inbox management, diary rebooking, and invoicing, allowing the on-site team to focus fully on in-clinic patient care. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Cliniko practice management software and a solid understanding of the Australian healthcare system and funding framewor Requirements Patient Communication & Inbox Management - Manage clinic email inboxes and patient messaging, responding promptly and professionally in alignment with clinic policies. - Process rebookings, rescheduling, and cancellations to maintain full and accurate practitioner diaries across both clinic locations. - Proactively follow up with patients regarding missed appointments, outstanding forms, and referral paperwork. - Answer and return phone calls as needed (for candidates with strong spoken English). Billing, Invoicing & Claims Management - Prepare and issue accurate patient invoices, keep account records updated, and follow up on outstanding balances. - Facilitate billing and claim workflows for private health funds (HICAPS), Medicare (EPC plans), WorkCover, CTP, and DVA, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete. - Audit billing details and ensure proper item numbers and fee schedules are applied before dispatching invoices. Cliniko Administration & Reporting - Maintain and update Cliniko system settings, including fee schedules, billable items, pricing, and appointment types. - Generate and distribute regular operational reports (e. g. , revenue, appointment volume, and billing summaries) for leadership.

- Organize and maintain patient medical records, referrals, and administrative documents while adhering strictly to privacy and data security standards. Operational Support - Relieve on-site front desk staff of routine back-office administrative tasks. - Execute additional administrative duties as assigned by the Practice Manager. QUALIFICATIONS: - Cliniko Expertise: Direct, hands-on experience managing Cliniko, including setup and maintenance of billable items, pricing, appointment types, and reporting features. - Healthcare Admin Experience: Proven background in client communication and administration within an Australian clinic setting (preferably allied health, physiotherapy, or medical practices). - Funding Scheme Knowledge: Working understanding of Australian healthcare funding models, including HICAPS/private health funds, Medicare (EPC referrals), WorkCover, CTP, and DVA. - Administrative Skills: Demonstrated capability in managing patient email inboxes, complex diary rescheduling, and invoicing workflows. - English Proficiency: Exceptional written English skills with a warm, empathetic, and professional communication style. - Shift Availability: Must be fully available to work a split-shift schedule during Sydney business hours from the Philippines. Preferred: - Confident spoken English capabilities for direct patient phone contact and call handling. - Current or recent experience working directly with an Australian healthcare clinic. - Familiarity with VOIP phone systems, call routing, and live call transfers. - General proficiency with related operational platforms such as Xero, Microsoft 365, or Google Workspace.