Surgical Transcription Administrator - General Surgery Services at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, OtagoSalary between $70,970 and $73,941Permanent, full-time position (0.8FTE, 32 hours per week)Join a team of dedicated professionalsHealth 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 role We are looking for a Surgical Transcription Administrator to support the General Surgery Services based at Dunedin Hospital. This role will provide high quality transcription and administrative support to the General Surgery Services, contributing to efficient and effective service delivery. It relies heavily on technology; therefore, you must be confident around computer systems with the ability to type accurately with high attention to detail. You must also be conscious of working with the utmost discretion as you'll be privy to patient information.
About the team, service and location Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.
About you We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills who will be able to transcribe voice recorded medical reports that have been dictated by healthcare professionals and disseminate transcribed clinical documentation. Your background will be varied in administration positions, and you will be able to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the team.
To succeed in this role, you will need to have the following: Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionalsAt least two years' administration and customer service experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsTouch typist skills with a typing speed above 65 words per minuteA flexible approach with the ability to successfully prioritise your workloadAccuracy and attention to detail are essentialExcellent computer skills: proven experience in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook with the ability to learn other job specific programmes.Competency 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 which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settingsHow to apply To 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 11:59pm on Wednesday, 18 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ******.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when 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 Southern
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