Medical Transcriptionist - Administration Support

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes is seeking a dedicated Medical Transcriptionist Administration Support for a permanent part-time role based at Tauranga Hospital in the Bay of Plenty. You will transcribe dictated medical reports, edit and format documentation, and ensure accuracy and quality across high-demand workloads.

The 20-hour-per-week position requires strong typing, Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work independently within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 70 words per minute with high accuracy.
• Proven medical transcription experience with attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe voice recorded medical reports dictated by clinicians via telephone or digital upload.
• Edit and format letters and medical documentation for accuracy and consistency.
• Complete transcription work in line with quality standards and practices.
• Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Skills

Typing 70 wpm

Medical transcription

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Based on site at Tauranga Hospital Permanent, part time position available - 0.5 FTE Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference! 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

We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Medical Transcriptionist Administration Support to join our dynamic, supportive and fun environment based in Bay of Plenty. We have a permanent part time position available. The position will be working 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work across a diverse range of services, depending on workload demands. Our Transcriptionists are committed to providing an exceptional service to our clinicians, patients and whānau. This role is responsible for providing high quality and accurate typed medical documentation while ensuring compliance with hospital medical typing processes and operational requirements. You will need to cope well with a high-demand workload, and strong computer skills are essential.

Key responsibilities

• Transcribe voice recorded medical reports dictated by physicians, nurses and other healthcare practitioners. Dictations may be received via telephone or uploaded digitally.
• Edit and format typed letters and medical documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Complete transcription work in accordance with standard practices and quality requirements.
• Manage and prioritise tasks based on changing workload demands, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.

About the Location

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plentys largest employers with over 4000 staff.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Excellent organisational skills with the flexibility to manage changing priorities and workloads.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven medical transcription experience with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A minimum typing speed of 70 words per minute with at least 85% accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and the ability to confidently use a range of computer applications.
• It would be an advantage if you havePrevious experience working within the New Zealand healthcare sector.

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.