Part-Time Hospital Admissions Officer

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's Burwood Hospital seeks a highly organised Admissions Officer for the Admitting Unit. This permanent part-time role (24 hours per week) focuses on coordinating patient admissions, transfers and discharges and providing welcoming, patient-centred service.

You will work with nursing staff to ensure accurate documentation, maintain the Patient Management System, and support the wider team while upholding confidentiality and privacy standards in a busy healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with careful attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn patient management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Friendly, patient-focused approach when dealing with patients and whānau.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality, privacy and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and their whānau, providing friendly and professional reception support.
• Coordinate patient admission, transfer and discharge processes, ensuring documentation is accurate.
• Maintain and update patient information within the Patient Management System.
• Prepare admission forms, identification bracelets, labels and patient documentation for nursing staff.
• Answer telephone enquiries, take accurate messages and direct requests to staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure privacy at all times.
• Provide general administrative support including mail distribution, photocopying, data entry and office supplies.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation under pressure

Teamwork

Tools

Patient management system

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's Burwood Hospital seeks a highly organised Admissions Officer for the Admitting Unit. This permanent part-time role (24 hours per week) focuses on coordinating patient admissions, transfers and discharges and providing welcoming, patient-centred service.

You will work with nursing staff to ensure accurate documentation, maintain the Patient Management System, and support the wider team while upholding confidentiality and privacy standards in a busy healthcare