Fee Increase May 2022

As of the 1st of May , our consultation fees will be adjusted in line with the latest Medicare schedule.

For more detailed information on our fees please visit our Fees information page, or contact our receptionist who can assist you further.

Out-of-pocket costs for full fee paying patients range between $25 and $35 per consultation at our practice.

Item # Description Private Medicare Rebate Gap HCC Card Pension
3 Level A $50.00 $17.90 $32.10 BB BB
23 Level B $70.00 $39.10 $30.90 BB BB
36 Level C $105.00 $75.75 $29.25 BB BB
44 Level D $140.00 $111.50 $28.50 BB BB
5000 After Hours – Level A $60.00 $30.15 $29.85 BB BB
5020 After Hours – Level B $80.00 $51.00 $29.00 BB BB
5040 After Hours – Level C $118 $87.40 $30.60 BB BB
5060 After Hours – Level D $147.00 $122.55 $24.45 BB BB

Easter Holiday Hours

Balgownie Village General Practice will be closed over the Easter Long Weekend from Friday the 15th of April & reopening Tuesday the 19th of April at 7.30am.

In the case of an emergency please dial 000

For any Non Urgent Matters Wollongong Radio Doctor can be contacted on 4228 55 22 they are open all long weekend.

Good Friday               15th of April      24hrs
Easter Saturday     16th of  April      24hrs
Easter Sunday         17th of April       24hrs
Easter Monday        18th of April       24hrs

We wish you all a Happy & Safe Easter Long Weekend!

Books Closed

Unfortunately at this time we have to close our books due to the continuity of care for our current patients.

Please check back in within the next two months.

Annual Flu Vaccines have arrived!

Our Annual Government Funded Flu Vaccines for 2022 have arrived.

You are eligible for the gov-funded vaccine if you are :

  • Pregnant
  • Over 65
  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • Aged between 6 months to <5 years
  • Anyone over 6 months of age with a chronic condition at increased risk of influenza illness.

( If you are unsure of your eligibility please consult your doctor)

Eligible patients will be able to obtain their flu shot from our Government funded stock, while our other patients are welcome to obtain a script from their doctor and either the GP or the nurse can administer the vaccination. Please note that appointments are still required for this option.

Covid 19 Booster Shots

Appointments are available for Pfizer Booster Shots!

If it has been 6 months since your second vaccination you are eligible.

Currently we are taking appointments for the last Saturday of the month with Dr Erin Treadwell.

You can book this through our HotDoc app or call our reception staff who will make an appointment for you.

Hot Doc Active for Telehealth Appointments Only

With the current Covid-19 Pandemic, our Hot Doc booking system is now active for all Telehealth Appointments ONLY. 

Where applicable please use this option to book an online appointment for Telehealth. If an appointment cannot be done over the phone please call the practice to discuss making a face to face appointment.

When booking Telehealth appointments, if you are a Pension or Health Care Card holder you will be bulk billed, for any private patients there will be a fee payable on the day.

You can follow the link below to book an appointment.

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/balgownie-NSW-2519/balgownie-village-general-practice/doctors

Astra Zeneca Covid Injections Are Now In

Balgownie Village General Practice has now received our batch of AstraZeneca Injections.

As of next week the 21st of June, we will be vaccinating anyone over the age of 60. If you have any questions or concerns please discuss with your GP before booking your appointment.

To book an appointment, please call our friendly reception staff on 42852630.

For any Covid related questions or concerns please contact the National Coronavirus Hotline on      1800 020 080.

 

 

We’re Hiring a New Medical Receptionist

Casual Medical Receptionist Role

  • Based in Balgownie Village, just 5 minutes north of Wollongong.
  • Friendly, hard-working team passionate about delivering excellent patient care
  • Casual hours; On-call Basis

The Role

We are seeking a friendly Medical Receptionist to join our team at Balgownie Village General Practice. This is a Casual role with variable hours and shifts, able to cover annual and sick leave at short notice as well as adapt with any changes in our doctors’ schedules. We are ideally after someone who can work between the practice hours of Monday – Friday 7.15am – 6.00pm.

Reporting to the Practice Manager and working alongside our other medical receptionists, you will be responsible for:

  • Meeting and greeting patients, guiding them through the registration process and providing superior customer service
  • Scheduling appointments efficiently and pro-actively managing the appointment book to ensure effective use of our doctors’ time
  • Either opening or closing the practice as needed
  • Entering patient data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
  • Processing and receipting all payments
  • Managing phone and email queries
  • Assisting in maintaining practice cleanliness by tidying up consulting rooms before and after patient use and at the end of the day
  • Providing general administration duties as required
  • Participating in staff meetings and training

You are:

  • Customer-focused and make patient care the top priority
  • Pro-active; continuously seeking ways to improve and streamline processes
  • A strong team player who positively contributes to work culture
  • Approachable, reliable and dependable
  • Willing to go the extra mile when required
  • Authorised to work in Australia

In addition, you have:

  • Demonstrated receptionist experience in a medical practice, preferably a general practice (although other related experience will also be considered such as dental, optometry, pharmacy experience)
  • Excellent computer skills including medical practice software (e.g. Medical Director & PracSoft would be highly advantageous); knowledge of MS Word; scanning and uploading incoming patient information to patient records
  • Working knowledge of medical billing procedures and the ability to process Medicare and other payments
  • A basic understanding of general practice and surgical MBS item numbers
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Solid time management and organisational skills
  • Mature and sensitive approach when dealing with the patients
  • A “can do” attitude
  • Completion of an accredited medical receptionist course/knowledge of medical terminology or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV to marina@bsfmedical.com.au or Contact Marina on 4285 2630.  Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview.