Clinical Typist

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital or Kenepuru Hospital Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to provide exceptional healthcare for all New Zealanders. We are focused on building an integrated health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centered care. Our goal is to achieve excellence in all we do. About the Role We are seeking a Clinical Typist to join our team, providing accurate and timely transcription services to clinicians while managing the processing of transcribed clinical documents daily. In this role, you will play a vital part in serving patients, families, and health professionals. Your keen attention to detail will be essential as you transform incoming dictation into formal letters, ensuring that important information is readily available to those involved in patient care. Key responsibilities of the role include: - Transcribing dictations from clinicians - Managing the processing of clinical documents - Communicating effectively with both clinical and non-clinical staff - Performing general administrative duties This is a part-time position requiring work from Tuesday to Friday, for six hours each day. The salary range for this position is $66,611 to $75,628, pro-rated. About the Team You will join a dedicated group of clinical typists who specialize in transcription work, providing high-quality services to clinical staff across the Capital, Coast, and Hutt Valley District. Our team is diverse, multicultural, and committed to making a positive contribution to the patient journey. We work collaboratively and support one another to achieve our common goals. Clinical Typing is a part of The Patient Administration Service (PAS), which comprises five services that work together to enhance the patient experience from referral to discharge. Our aim is to deliver efficient and effective administrative support, allowing clinical staff to focus on patient care. About You We are looking for a highly skilled typist or transcriptionist with exceptional attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude. A strong command of written English, including comprehension, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, is essential. Familiarity with medical terminology is also required. If you possess an editorial eye and a focused approach to your work, we would love to hear from you. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we believe in the "weaving of wellness." Our commitment to providing excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand is paramount. Our workforce is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to being good employers and fulfilling our obligations regarding equal employment opportunities. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and abilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce enables us to better understand and serve our community. We particularly focus on pro-equity health initiatives for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply To apply, please visit our online careers portal and submit your application by June 24th. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date.