Administrator/Receptionist, Central Patient AdmissionsTe Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.The OpportunityIf you have brilliant frontline customer service skills, then this is the role for you. We are seeking an energetic, highly organised, accurate and efficient administrator to join our team. You will be the face of MidCentral working on our front reception desk while completing a variety of roles, so multitasking is a must. This busy reception area deals with many different people and events throughout the day, so excellent communication skills are very important. Hours of work will be 24 hours a week, working Monday to Thursday between 11am - 5.30pm. We may consider job share options also with the potential to cross cover each other for periods of planned and unplanned leave or to help cover other shifts as needed.To be the successful applicant you will need to be strongly customer-focused with excellent data entry, communication and possess the following attributes:Excellent word processing/data entry skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft WordAbility to maintain a high standard of accuracy and presentationExperience with medical terminology would be an advantageDatabase ability and a working knowledge of Excel would be usefulAble to work closely with colleagues and the ability to manage a variety of tasksAbility to prioritise and meet deadlines/KPIsExcellent organisational and time management skillsA strong commitment toward quality improvement.Come and join usEmploying over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Maori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.BenefitsAn encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challengedA professional and supportive culture and team settingFulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmesHow to applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.MidCentral actively seeks Maori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. MidCentral requires ALL employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the first booster vaccination). We will not accept applications that do not meet this criteria.Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.
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