Clinical Administrator | Christchurch

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to create a health system that serves all New Zealanders. Our organization, specifically within Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury, provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary level inpatient and outpatient services within the Gastroenterology Department. We manage the Endoscopy Day ward and the FIT programme for Canterbury, and we are closely connected to the National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP). About the Role We are currently seeking a Clinical Administrator to join our Gastroenterology Department. This full-time position involves working 40 hours per week and is an excellent opportunity for a team player who possesses a customer-centric approach. In this role, you will provide vital administrative support primarily through transcription, which includes typing medical letters and other clinical documents from dictation. Additionally, you will engage in managing professional relationships within our department. This position falls under the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement and has been mapped to National Band 3 / Profile 3. For more information regarding the pay equity settlement, please refer to the provided link: Administration and Clerical Pay Equity - Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand. As part of our recruitment process, we may conduct informal assessments to evaluate candidates' suitability for the role. These assessments focus on key skills such as accuracy, attention to detail, and task efficiency. Please note that these are not formal tests but rather tools to support our internal decision-making. All candidates will be assessed using the same criteria to ensure fairness and consistency. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to complete the assessment, please inform us in advance. Your performance in this assessment will be considered alongside other application materials and interview outcomes. About You Essential qualifications for this role include: - Excellent keyboard skills (50 - 70 wpm) - Strong customer service skills with a focus on people - High level of written and verbal communication abilities - Technical proficiency with data systems and adaptability to new applications - Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills - High accuracy and attention to detail - Ability to meet deadlines and work independently - Capability to manage and coordinate various inputs to achieve desired outputs - A collaborative team player - Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel) - A proactive and perceptive approach in an administrative role Desired qualifications include: - Broad administrative experience in a health-related field - Awareness of diverse cultural backgrounds - Knowledge of medical terminology - Familiarity with the public hospital system, including patient management systems Benefits Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora means joining a dedicated team focused on providing excellent healthcare to New Zealand's population. We value diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, which enhances our ability to understand and serve our community effectively. We encourage applications from individuals representing diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific peoples, individuals with disabilities, and members of the rainbow community. How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your application through our online career portal by clicking "apply now." If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the official closing date of this advertisement.