Clinical Administration Support (0.6 FTE) Nelson

Taranaki District Health Board; Nelson; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Hospital is seeking a part-time Clinical Administration Support to assist consultants and clinical teams, managing patient journeys from referral to treatment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organisation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. 0.6 FTE with rostered hours, no on-call, and a supportive team focused on excellent patient care in Nelson.

Experience in healthcare administration and transcription would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Discretion and maintenance of patient confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to consultants and clinical teams.
• Help manage the patient journey from referral to treatment and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate patient information in clinical systems and transcribe medical documentation.
• Support scheduling and documentation to ensure smooth clinical operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Discretion

Task prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Administration Support (0.6 FTE) Nelson

Clinical Administration Support, Nelson Hospital,Permanent Part-time

• Work in arewarding, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Play an importantrole in supporting patients and their whānau throughout their healthcarejourney.
• Join a supportiveand dynamic team of doctors, nurses, and Clinical Administration professionalscommitted to delivering exceptional care.

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

About the Role

As aClinical Administration Support team member, you will provide administrativesupport to consultants and clinical teams, helping to manage the patientjourney from specialist referral and appointment through to treatment andongoing care within the community.

This role requires excellent attention todetail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to maintain accuratepatient information within our clinical systems, including the transcription ofmedical documentation.

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

Week 1: Monday,Thursday, Friday 7.30AM to 4.00PM; Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, 7.30AM to 4.00PM, Saturday & Sunday 7.30AM to11.30AM.

No on-call isrequired.

Please view the position description for furtherinformation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our ClinicalSupport Services teamplays a vital rolein ensuring the smooth operation of the patient's journey. By providingessential administrative support, we enable clinical teams to focus ondelivering exceptional patient care. From coordinating schedules to managingdocumentation, we are the backbone of the hospital's daily operations. We offera supportive workplace with opportunities for professional development, careerprogression, job security, and staff wellbeing initiatives.

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About you

As Clinical Administration Support, you will:

• Have a positive, professional, andapproachable manner;
• Possess excellent interpersonalskills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service ;
• Be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite withstrong computer literacy ;
• Demonstrate empathy, discretion, and acommitment to maintaining patient confidentiality ;
• Have proven ability to prioritise tasks andmanage a busy workload effectively.

Atyping speed of 50 words per minute or more is essential. Dictaphone experienceand medical terminology would be advantageous but not essential. Our preferredapplicants will be required to undertake a computer skills assessment.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealandor 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 ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: R1N26-237

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson