We are incredibly excited to be celebrating our eighth birthday and eight years of solving the regional doctor shortage at Prescript. We would like to take the opportunity to look back to our beginnings, significant milestones, and memorable moments along the way.
The Seed is Planted
Prescript had its beginnings back in 2009, after James Hill, Prescript’s Founder, went on a trip to the Northern Territory to see the work of the Fred Hollows Foundation. During his time there, he visited some remote indigenous communities and saw firsthand the lack of health care.
This really impacted James, and he could not shake the feeling that there must be a better way.
He kept coming back to the same question: “What can we do to make sure that everyone in Australia, no matter where they live, gets equal access to health care?”
That's where the seed of Prescript was first planted.
2015: Prescript Launches in Australia
Prescript officially launched in 2015 with a strong focus on helping solve the regional and remote doctor shortage in Australia.
“I always think back to that trip to the Northern Territory. I'm so proud to say that we now have Prescript doctors flying into remote communities across the country to give people the healthcare that they need.” - James Hill, Founder
significant MILESTONEs FOR PRESCRIPT
Prescript has come a long way from its humble beginnings at a kitchen table to becoming a leading medical recruitment company with a team of 15. Here are some of our standout milestones from the past eight years.
Opening of the Melbourne Office
After initially only being located in Sydney, the opening of a brand new office in a different state was a significant milestone for Prescript. After opening the Melbourne office in 2019, it is now a team of seven. Our Adelaide office followed shortly!
Remote Working
One milestone moment was welcoming our first-ever fully remote employee, Marcia Beere, who joined our team long before ‘WFH’ became popular. Marcia is Prescript’s Credentialing Team Manager and is located on her idyllic farm on the Bega Valley, NSW.
We have fully embraced the concept of hybrid offices and work-from-home options, enabling our team members to work remotely from places such as the Philippines, Bali, the UK, and Panama.
Launch Of Our Giving Program
One key milestone was setting our first Giving Goal of providing a doctor’s salary in Kenya for a whole year via our association with B1G1. Each time we help a doctor with the next step in their career, we also contribute towards improving health outcomes for people living in poverty overseas. Through the help of our doctors and health services, we have an audacious Giving Goal of providing 1 million days of clean water to rural families in Ethiopia.
ISO 9001 Certification
We are proud to have recently received the ISO 9001 certification. This milestone reflects our commitment to quality and standards and ensures that we continually meet and improve them. Our Operations & Leadership Manager, Stef McLaughlin, led the extensive audit of all our behind-the-scenes processes, and we were delighted to have passed with flying colours!
Prescript’s Locum Support Team
Another stand-out milestone was the launch of Prescript's Locum Support Team, which allows us to provide a high-quality and personalised service to our doctors and health services. Our Locum Support Team comprises Credentialing, Travel Concierge, Prescript Quality Standards, and Finance & Payments. The team takes on the burden of organising everything, making the locum process smooth and efficient.
memorable moments Along The Way
There have been so many unique and heart-warming stories over the last eight years. Here are some of our key memorable moments along the journey.
The Power Of ‘Yes’
A doctor saying 'yes' to a regional role is the only way the doctor shortage can be solved. We love hearing the reasons behind why a doctor says 'yes'. It is a powerful statement of hope that things will get better and seeing the ripples of positive impact that 'yes' has on communities far and wide.
One example of the power of 'yes' is the story of Dr Emily Vink & Kununurra:
Bridging The Gap
Shifting part of our focus onto Indigenous Health was a truly memorable moment for Prescript; we are proud to be positively impacting the lives of those who require it the most. Our efforts aim to bridge the gap in healthcare access and provide equal opportunities to all Australians, regardless of where they reside.
Telehealth
Telehealth has gone from being necessary due to Covid to being front and centre of healthcare delivery in Australia. GP appointments, geriatric medicine, and psychiatry consultations are just some ways this has become routine. Hard-to-reach areas are now benefiting from specialists available at a touch of a button, and Prescript’s telehealth & teleradiology division has been there to help make this happen.
Launching Our Rural Generalist Division
The division was established to provide healthcare services to in-need communities. We are unbelievably thankful for these rural specialist doctors who sacrifice so much going into regional communities, away from their homes and families, providing highly sought-after medical care, and being located in some of the most remote parts of Australia.
The Difference Doctors Make
Prescript’s mission is to solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia. There are many examples of how the doctor shortage has impacted people around Australia. One of our most significant moments is hearing how good healthcare truly transforms a community.
We love working with doctors who become part of our story and come on the journey with us to make an impact in regional and remote communities. They experience some great parts of Australia in locum placements, and the communities experience quality care.
Thank you for the ongoing support and dedication from our health services and doctors over the past eight years; we wouldn’t be where we are today without you. Here’s to the next eight years (and beyond!). - James Hill, Prescript’s Founder
“Prescript are medical recruitment specialists.”
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
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“We’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage, leaving doctors loving what they do and regional communities feeling like they have the best doctors in town.”