Student Health Care Assistant - Part-Time, Hillcrest Campus

Waikato; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 58,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Waikato's Student Health service is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support our high-performing team. You will perform clinical and administrative tasks, record vital signs, support patients and assist clinicians with minor procedures, contributing to safe, quality care for University students.

This is a part-time, permanent role, 20 hours over 3 days per week at the Hillcrest campus, with a prorated annual salary of NZD 57,752 to NZD 67,609.

Qualifications

• Good general education to at least NCEA Level 2 or equivalent.
• Interest in primary healthcare and may have experience as a Health Care Assistant or in general practice.
• Willing to learn new clinical skills, including phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and support patients.
• Assist clinicians with minor procedures.
• Manage recalls and clinical stock.
• Monitor cold chain and sterilise equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and complete general administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the general practice team and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Youth engagement

MS Office

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Education

NCEA level 2

Level 4 primary care qualification

First Aid/CPR certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Waikato's Student Health service is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support our high-performing team. You will perform clinical and administrative tasks, record vital signs, support patients and assist clinicians with minor procedures, contributing to safe, quality care for University students.

This is a part-time, permanent role, 20 hours over 3 days per week at the Hillcrest campus, with a prorated annual salary of NZD 57,752 to NZD 67,609.