Nelson Clinical Admin & Patient Journey Specialist

New Zealand Government Joba; Nelson; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Nelson invites applications for Clinical Secretarial Support. The role supports consultants and clinical teams, coordinating patient journeys from initial specialist appointments through hospital-based care and back into the community.

It requires precise data management, medical transcription, and a proactive, patient-centered approach. This permanent full-time position is based at Nelson Hospital, with standard hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proficient typist with 50+ wpm.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite and data entry.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and manage a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to consultants and clinical teams.
• Coordinate the patient journey from initial appointment through hospital care and back to the community.
• Maintain accurate data in the patient information care system and transcribe medical documents.

Skills

Typing speed 50 wpm

MS Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Patient confidentiality

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Nelson invites applications for Clinical Secretarial Support. The role supports consultants and clinical teams, coordinating patient journeys from initial specialist appointments through hospital-based care and back into the community.

It requires precise data management, medical transcription, and a proactive, patient-centered approach. This permanent full-time position is based at Nelson Hospital, with standard hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.