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 build a health system that serves all New Zealanders. Within Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury, our Gastroenterology Department is dedicated to providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary inpatient and outpatient services throughout the South Island. Our department manages the Endoscopy Day ward and the FIT programme for Canterbury, and we work closely with the National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP). About the Role We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Clinical Administrator to join our Gastroenterology Department. This full-time position involves working 40 hours per week and is perfect for someone who thrives in a team environment and has a strong customer-centric approach. In this role, you will provide administrative support primarily through transcription, which involves typing clinical documents and medical letters from dictation. You will also play a key role in managing relationships within the department. As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement, this position is classified as National Band 3 / Profile 3. For additional information regarding the pay equity settlement, please refer to the link provided. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, we may conduct informal assessments to evaluate candidates' suitability for the role. These assessments are designed to reflect essential skills and attributes relevant to the position, such as accuracy and attention to detail. This assessment is not a formal or externally accredited test; it is intended solely to support our internal decision-making process. All candidates will be evaluated based on the same criteria to ensure fairness and consistency. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to complete the assessment, please inform us in advance. Performance in this assessment will be considered alongside other application materials and interview outcomes. We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process and welcome feedback at any stage. About You Essential qualifications and skills include: - Excellent keyboard skills, with a typing speed of 50 to 70 words per minute - Strong customer service skills, with a people-focused mindset - High level of written and verbal communication skills - Technical proficiency, with experience in data systems and the ability to quickly learn new applications - Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to solve problems effectively - Strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving high levels of accuracy - Ability to meet deadlines and work independently - A collaborative team player - Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) - A perceptive and proactive approach to administrative tasks Desired qualifications and skills include: - Broad administrative experience in a health-related field - Awareness of diverse cultural backgrounds - Familiarity with medical terminology - Understanding of the public hospital system, including the patient management system Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, which enhances our ability to understand and serve our community effectively. We encourage applications from individuals within our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click on the "apply now" button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.