Clinical Administration Support

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Marlborough Health in Nelson Hospital is seeking a Clinical Administration Support for a permanent part-time role. You will provide administrative support to consultants and clinical teams, helping to move the patient journey from referral and appointment to treatment and ongoing care.

This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and discretion to maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of 50 words per minute or more is essential.
• Dictaphone experience and medical terminology would be advantageous but not essential.
• Computer skills assessment will be undertaken.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to consultants and clinical teams, managing the patient journey from referral and appointment to treatment and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate patient information in clinical systems.
• Demonstrate confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive data.
• Prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload with attention to detail.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Patient confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Clinical Administration Support, Nelson Hospital,Permanent Part-time

• Work in a rewarding, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Play an important role in supporting patients and their whānau throughout their healthcare journey.
• Join a supportive and dynamic team of doctors, nurses, and Clinical Administration professionals committed to delivering exceptional care.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Clinical Administration Support team member, you will provide administrative support to consultants and clinical teams, helping to manage the patient journey from specialist referral and appointment through to treatment and ongoing care within the community.

This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to maintain accurate patient information within our clinical systems, including the transcription of medical documentation.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE), with hours across:

Monday to Wednesday 10.30AM to 2.30PM;
Thursday and Friday 10.00AM to 4.30PM.

No on-call is required.

Please view the position description for further information.

Our Clinical Support Services teamplays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the patient’s journey. By providing essential administrative support, we enable clinical teams to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. From coordinating schedules to managing documentation, we are the backbone of the hospital’s daily operations. We offer a supportive workplace with opportunities for professional development, career progression, job security, and staff wellbeing initiatives.

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About you

As Clinical Administration Support, you will:

• Have a positive, professional, and approachable manner;
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service;
• Be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite with strong computer literacy;
• Demonstrate empathy, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality;
• Have proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload effectively.

A typing speed of 50 words per minute or more is essential. Dictaphone experience and medical terminology would be advantageous but not essential. Our preferred applicants will be required to undertake a computer skills assessment.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job ref: R1N26-318

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.