Medical Transcriptionist

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role**

We are currently seeking dedicated and reliable Casual Transcriptionists to join our dynamic, supportive, fun environment based at Bay of Plenty.

This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of services based on workload demands. _This position for an on-call person who will provide cover when staff are on leave and when additional duties require extra resource_. Our Transcriptionist's are committed to providing an exceptional service to our clinicians, patients and whānau. This role provides high quality and accurate typewritten material and ensures compliance and operational use of all Hospital medical typing processes.

You need to cope well with a high demanding workload and computer skills are a must.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Completes the process of transcribing voice-recorded medical reports that are dictated by physicians, nurses and other healthcare practitioners. These are dictated over the phone or uploaded digitally.
- Editing/Formatting of typed letters.
- Transcription work is performed according to standard practice.
- Manage and prioritise tasks based on workload fluctuations, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.

**He Korero mōu | About You**

**To be successful in the role you must have**:

- Previous experience in the New Zealand healthcare sector
- Competent with transcription
- Minimum typing speed of 70wpm with 85% accuracy rate
- experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading abilities.
- Organisational skills to manage tasks and documents efficiently.
- Adaptability to handle changing workloads and tasks.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

**Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits**
- In-House career development
- Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary teamSubsidised onsite hospital gym membership and well-being program
- Free onsite staff parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

**Mō Tātou **| **About Us**

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

**Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi**| **Our Values**

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (**C**ompassion, **A**ll-one-team, **R**esponsive and **E**xcellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

**Applications will be reviewed as submitted.