Medical Secretary – Anatomical Pathology - Christchurch

Awanui Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Christchurch is seeking a Medical Secretary for its Anatomical Pathology Department. This permanent, full-time position involves transcribing medical documents, handling inquiries, and performing various administrative tasks. Join a dynamic, supportive team and enhance your skills in a highly automated environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Friendly team environment

Automated and advanced laboratory

Qualifications

• Previous medical typing and database experience required.
• Fast, accurate typing; strong command of medical terminology.
• Excellent command of the English language and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe medical reports from dictation and documentation.
• Maintain accuracy and detail for quality standards.
• Handle phone inquiries and administrative duties.

Skills

Medical typing experience

Fast typing (60 wpm)

Medical terminology

Exceptional MS Office experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Medical Secretary – Anatomical Pathology Department

Permanent, Full-time

Christchurch

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:

Awanui Labs – Canterbury (previously known as Canterbury SCL) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs – Canterbury is owned by Awanui Group (previously known as Asia Pacific Healthcare Group), a healthcare company committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:

We are currently seeking a Medical Secretary for our Anatomical Pathology Department. This is a Permanent Full-time role of hours per fortnight.

Responsibilities will include:

• Transcribing medical reports from audio dictation and written documentation, proofreading and editing.
• Maintaining accuracy, speed and attention to detail to ensure quality standards are always upheld.
• Handling phone inquiries, preparing letters and emails, and booking appointments.
• Administrative duties such as maintaining and updating documents, records, and handling urgent medical courier requests.
• Preparing and sending histological materials for external testing, ensuring accurate documentation for national and international shipments.
• Other office tasks as required such as filing and retrieval of histological materials.
  
  
  

About you | He kōrero mōu

To be successful in this role you need to have:

• Previous medical typing experience.
• Fast (minimum 60 wpm), accurate typing (accuracy favoured over speed).
• A strong command of medical terminology.
• Previous experience using medical databases
• Exceptional MS Office experience.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Excellent communication skills and the flexibility to take on a variety of duties as required.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
  
  
  

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu:

You will be joining a friendly, high-performing, and forward-thinking team environment. Our laboratory is highly automated and technically advanced, already delivering an outstanding service for patients and healthcare professionals. Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, ensuring your professional competency and career growth.

If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team, please click 'Apply now'.

Application closes 9 July 2025