Healthcare Admin & Service Coordinator

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Christchurch's Princess Margaret Hospital seeks an organized Administrator to provide essential administrative and secretarial support to Clinical Assessors and the Older Persons Health Community Service Team. This busy role coordinates services to help older people stay well in their communities.

You will manage records in the patient management system, handle phone inquiries, and support service coordination, ensuring deadlines are met with confidentiality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative role within a complex organisation.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent typing skills (60-70 words per minute) and Dictaphone transcription experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to Clinical Assessors and the wider team.
• Maintain accurate records within the patient management system.
• Handle filing, emails, photocopying and general office tasks.
• Answer telephone inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate services identified in client support plans and assist with client service reviews.
• Support team with service coordination tasks and documentation accuracy.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Typing 60-70 wpm

Dictaphone transcription

Tools

Patient management system

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Christchurch's Princess Margaret Hospital seeks an organized Administrator to provide essential administrative and secretarial support to Clinical Assessors and the Older Persons Health Community Service Team. This busy role coordinates services to help older people stay well in their communities.

You will manage records in the patient management system, handle phone inquiries, and support service coordination, ensuring deadlines are met with confidentiality