Allied Health Administrator | Christchurch Health Campus

• Christchurch Health Campus
• Permanent part time working 34 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join the Allied Health Administration Team at Christchurch Hospital.

In this role you will be part of a team that provides front of house cover, scheduling of outpatient bookings and staff administrative support necessary to enable co-ordinated care for our patients and staff

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 4/Profile 4A

For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement please follow the link below: 

PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL (tewhatuora.govt.nz) 

• Personable, patient/customer focused approach to your work with the ability to relate to others in a courteous and compassionate manner
• Sound computer skills including knowledge of MS Office
• Superb organisation, time management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent relationship building skills, coupled with the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Flexibility to assist other Allied Health Teams across Christchurch campus
• Knowledge of medical terminology and experience using a Patient Management System would be a distinct advantage, however full training will be provided by our supportive administrative team. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Allied Health is a term used to describe the broad range of health professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. Allied Health includes Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetic Services, Social Work, Child Development Services and Hauora Maori Health.

About you

Skills and experience

Essential:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Technically savvy with quick learning ability.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to achieve accuracy and maintain attention to detail.
• Work independently and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent keyboard knowledge with Dictaphone skills.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated perceptiveness and proactive approach to assisting Hauora Maori.

Desired:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and biculturalism.
• Broad administrative experience in a health-related field.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with public hospital systems.
• Awareness of people of differing cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to develop office systems and introduce procedures.
• Prioritization skills and ability to work independently.

How to Apply:

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert