Te Kaika was founded by Otakou Health Limited (OHL), a charity with a vision to bring low-cost healthcare and social services to Dunedin's most vulnerable residents. With a mission of He Korowai Manaaki, or a cloak of care and support, Te Kaika takes a holistic approach to deliver a broad range of low-cost services that include but are not limited to; medical care, dental treatment, physiotherapy, outreach social services, exercise programmes, and appointments with our Ministry of Social Development caseworkers. Our teams work together with individuals, whanau and community to create personalised plans of care, support and development.
About the Team
The Health Services business unit is dedicated to transforming community health with a compassionate and innovative approach. Our team is a diverse group of professionals, each bringing a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to enhancing the well-being of our community.
Our healthcare providers include skilled doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals who work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive, patient-centred care. We are united by our mission to address health disparities and promote wellness across all ages and backgrounds.
About the Role
The Practice Manager at our Te Kaika - Oamaru Clinic plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations and ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality healthcare services that are guided by the values and principles of Te Kaika. This position requires a dynamic individual with strong administrative abilities and a comprehensive understanding of practice management.
The main responsibilities of the Practice Manager include:
Oversee the non-medical operations of Te Kaika Oamaru, ensuring efficiency and a high standard of patient care.
Managing and supervising administrative staff to ensure smooth operation of the Practice.
Adhering to operational policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
Collaborate closely with clinical and administrative teams to maintain an organized and supportive working environment.
Monitoring inventory levels, equipment maintenance, and facility cleanliness to uphold safety standards within the medical centre.
The ideal candidate for this role should possess exceptional organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a deep commitment to upholding high standards of patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about healthcare management and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Ideally you:
Have an organisational perspective where no detail is too small or too great.
Can discern and prioritise between issues of significance.
Can determine priorities and work under pressure.
Have a positive, can-do attitude and enjoy seeing the health and wellness of people and community.
Has advanced competence in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Primary Health.
Experience in coordinating GP and other Health services, in-clinic management, claiming management and clinical processing.
Experience in staff management, coordinating and inspiring others to exceed.
Advanced experience in all aspects of Medtech32 or similar software.
How to Apply
Applications must include a CV and cover letter. We will be interviewing as applications are submitted through the Seek online application process. A full job description is available on email request to ******.
We are excited to begin reviewing applications for this role immediately and will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis. To ensure your application is considered promptly, please submit your CV and cover letter as soon as possible. We look forward to learning more about how your skills and experiences align with our team's needs.
Applications close on Thursday, 31st October 2024.
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