Clinical Administrator | General Medicine

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Start Date - As soon as possible
Status - Fixed term to May 2025 working 40 hours per week
Location - Christchurch Hospital

Mō te tūranga - About the Role

This role plays a vital part in supporting the General Medicine Department, from an administrative perspective. This role requires you to achieve transcription objectives for the team as well as playing a key role in welcoming patients and whānau to the department.

We are looking for either a candidate that is looking for a full-time role. Hours of work are flexible, but required to work Monday to Friday.

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 4/Profile 4.

For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement please follow the link below: 

PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL (tewhatuora.govt.nz

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Liaise with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Dictation of letters
• Managing referral letters
• Manage patient bookings and appointments
• Coding and data entry
• Liaise with clinical staff

Nga Pukenga me te Wheako - Skills and Experience

• Typing skills (typing speed of 50 - 70 WPM)
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience with Health Connect South and/or SI PICS systems is desired
• Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Medical terminology would be very beneficial

Nga painga - Benefits

• Professional Career Development - Ongoing training and development
• Fantastic Working Environment - Fully resourced modern facility with a friendly, supportive team
• Health NZ employee benefits
• Job security
• Close to public transport

Mo te kamupene - About the company

Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Waitaha is considered a world leader in its people centred approach to health care. We have a unique one health system approach focused on providing "the right care and support, to the right person, at the right time and in the right place." We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region.

We are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one.

We are passionate about attracting, recruiting and retaining talented people to the Canterbury DHB. There has been no better time to join us, it's all happening here.

Mō mātou | About Us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.

The culture at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value - - - - - - - s):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Health NZ

When you work at the Health NZ, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Health NZ, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date. 

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Contact Kerri McCarthy on kerri.mccarthy@tewhatuora.govt.nz for additional information.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for you!

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury 

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!