Clinical Administration Support (Fixed Term 12 months)

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Nelson; Sur place; NZD 48 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Clinical Administration Support for a 12-month fixed-term position at Nelson Hospital. You will deliver administrative and secretarial support to clinicians, coordinate the patient journey, and maintain patient records with strict confidentiality.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 80 hours per fortnight, and is suitable for candidates eligible to work in New Zealand or with a valid NZ visa.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience in clinical/healthcare settings.
• Strong keyboarding/typing skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality administrative/secretarial support to consultants and clinical teams.
• Coordinate appointments and manage clinical correspondence.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support the patient journey from referral to follow-up care.
• Demonstrate confidentiality and professional discretion in all duties.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Outils

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

Clinical Administration Support (Fixed Term 12 months)

Clinical Administration Support, Nelson Hospital, FixedTerm Full Time

• Join a supportive and collaborative team providing essential administrative /secretarial support.
• Play a key role in coordinating the patient journey and supporting clinicians to deliver high-quality care.
• Enjoy a rewarding and varied role in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• You will be part of a supportive team committed to delivering excellent service and improving patient outcomes

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 Clinical Secretarial Support, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to consultants and clinical teams. You will be responsible for managing clinical correspondence, coordinating appointments, maintaining accurate patient records, and supporting the patient journey from referral through to treatment and follow-up care.

This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

It is a Fixed Term, full time role for up to 12 months covering maternity leave working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday. Hours are between 7.00AM to 5.00PM which will be discussed with the successful candidate.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of Clinical Administration play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our healthcare facilities. By providing essential administrative and secretarial assistance, 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 provide a great place to work with professional development and career growth opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.

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About you

As Clinical Administration Support, you will:

• Have a bright, outgoing personality and will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering a consistently high level of customer service;
• Be a competent typist and possess a sound knowledge of the MS Office Suite;
• Be highly empathetic and respect the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality;
• Have demonstrated the ability to manage a busy workload.

Knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage, but is not essential.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ 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 details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: R1N26-312

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson