Perioperative Administrator - PERI Perioperative

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

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Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay in Hastings, North Island, invites applications for a Part-time Perioperative Administrator (0.7 FTE) to support Pre-Admissions Outpatients. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative and reception support in a busy perioperative setting, coordinating clinic administration and maintaining patient records.

You will be the first point of contact for patients and whānau, delivering a welcoming, professional experience while

Qualifications

• Strong administration and computer skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience providing high quality customer service in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinic administration and maintain accurate patient records.
• Manage referrals and documentation; support preparation of clinics.
• Provide reception support and a welcoming patient experience.

Skills

Administration

Customer service

Communication

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Job description

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Perioperative Administrator - PERI Perioperative

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay – Hastings, North Island

• Permanent, Part Time, 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE)
• A fantastic opportunity to play an important role in supporting patients through their surgical journey while working within a busy and supportive perioperative environment.

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

As a Perioperative Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative and reception support to the Pre - Admissions Outpatients Department, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of perioperative services. You will be the first point of contact for many patients and whānau, providing a welcoming and professional experience while supporting clinical teams with a wide range of administrative tasks.

This is a varied and engaging role where you will coordinate clinic administration, maintain accurate patient records, manage referrals and documentation, and support the preparation of clinics. You will work closely with clinical and administrative colleagues to ensure patients receive a seamless experience and that services operate efficiently. Your attention to detail, organisational skills, and commitment to customer service will play an important part in supporting high quality patient care.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Pre - Admissions Outpatients Department is part of the wider Perioperative Service and plays a key role in preparing patients for surgery and related procedures. Based in Hastings, you will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering efficient, patient centred care and supporting positive outcomes for patients and whanau

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About you

As a Perioperative Administrator, you will bring:

• Strong administration and computer skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Experience providing high quality customer service in a busy environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
• A professional, reliable, and adaptable approach to your work
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to confidentiality, patient privacy, and culturally responsive practice

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast paced environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional administrative support.

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.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.