Mo te tunga | About the role
We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team in the Older Persons Health Service at Burwood Hospital. Ward DG specialises in assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients post stroke.
This position is a full-time permanent position (Working Monday-Friday).
As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 3/Profile 3.
The Role: Where you fit in
Our clerical team provide a key role in the effective function of our ward. The work involves transaction of admissions, discharges, transfers and management of patient records. Working in the reception area you will be the first point of contact for patients, whanau, visitors and various hospital and health provider staff.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
General clerical and administrative tasks
Entering information to the patient management system
Booking patients for clinic appointments
Answering phones and greeting patients and their families
Delivering great customer service
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
Have administrative experience
Have an eye for detail and a high level of accuracy in your work
Be an excellent communicator and uphold a professional manner with patients and colleagues
Have strong computer skills
Ideally have a health background or a basic understanding of medical terminology
Be able to prioritise and keep calm in busy situations
Database experience is desirable
Mo matou | About Us
"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi" - Putting people at the heart of all we do"
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.
The culture at Health NZ Canterbury, is driven by our a Matou Uara (Our Values):
Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
Integrity in all we do - Hapai i a matou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i nga hua
Nga hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand
When you work at Health NZ, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Health NZ, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand. If you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, your application will be declined.
Contact Kerri McCarthy on ****** for additional information.
Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Health NZ Canterbury.
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