Ophthalmology Patient Coordinator | Sole-Charge PA

Wellington Eye Specialists Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Eye Specialists Ltd is seeking an experienced Patient Coordinator / Personal Assistant to support our ophthalmologist and provide exceptional service to patients throughout their healthcare journey. This sole-charge role balances initiative with established clinical and administrative processes in a busy specialist practice.

You will coordinate administrative functions, act as the main point of contact for patients, referrers and healthcare stakeholders, and work closely with the

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare administration or medical reception is preferred but not essential.
• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Ophthalmologist's administrative functions
• Act as the key point of contact for patients, referrers, optometrists, ACC, healthcare funders, private hospitals and other stakeholders
• Manage competing priorities and work independently in a sole-charge environment

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Job description

Wellington Eye Specialists Ltd is seeking an experienced Patient Coordinator / Personal Assistant to support our ophthalmologist and provide exceptional service to patients throughout their healthcare journey. This sole-charge role balances initiative with established clinical and administrative processes in a busy specialist practice.

You will coordinate administrative functions, act as the main point of contact for patients, referrers and healthcare stakeholders, and work closely with the