Medical Transcriptionist - Gastroenterology at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, OtagoSalary Band $65,627 - $70,024 p.a.
pro-rataJoin us as we change the future of healthcare.Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the roleWe are looking for an experienced medical transcriptionist to support the gastroenterology service based at Dunedin Hospital.
This role will provide an opportunity to demonstrate outstanding coordination skills, work autonomously, and use your initiative.
It involves a high level of administration tasks and interfacing with a large multidisciplinary team.After orientation to the role, you will be dealing with patient information to transcribe operation notes and clinical letters within certain timeframes.
You will be working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team consisting of several health disciplines, providing a fun and friendly atmosphere.The work is fast-paced and requires strict adherence to deadlines.
It relies heavily on technology; therefore, you must be confident with computer systems and Dictaphones, with the ability to type accurately and with high attention to detail.
Discretion is essential since you'll be privy to patient information.
You may be required to assist other departments during staff leave or if another department struggles to meet typing deadlines.Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, aiming to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region.
Our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youThis role requires someone with a typing speed of at least 70 words per minute.
Ideally, you will have medical typing experience or be an excellent typist with an interest in the health field.
Since you'll be dealing with patient information, it's essential to demonstrate high attention to detail.Our ideal candidate will have the following:Previous experience working in a busy administration roleExperience with Dictaphone typingStrong computer system knowledgeStrong verbal and written communication skillsCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects/initiatives that give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, particularly as they apply in healthcare settingsWorking for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work and promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to achieve equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion:We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired PSA South Island Clerical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement, and the salary will be in accordance with the National Health Administration Workers Pay Scale, Band 3B between $65,627 and $70,724 p.a.
depending on relevant experience.How to applyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role, please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 13 January 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ****** note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand SouthernNote: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.
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