Surgical Transcription Administrator

Surgical Transcription Administrator - General Surgery ServicesSalary between $70,970 and $73,941 Permanent, Full-time position (0.8FTE, 32 hours per week)Join a team of dedicated professionalsHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role We are looking for a Surgical Transcription Administrator to support the General Surgery Services based at Dunedin hospital. This role will provide an opportunity to demonstrate a varied workload, working to strict deadlines. It relies heavily on technology; therefore, you must be confident around computer systems with the ability to type accurately with high attention to detail. You must also be conscious of working with the utmost discretion as you'll be privy to patient information.
This role will provide high-quality transcription and administrative support to the General Surgery Services, contributing to efficient and effective service delivery.
About the Team/Service/Location Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About You We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills who will be able to transcribe voice recorded medical reports that have been dictated by healthcare professionals and disseminate transcribed clinical documentation.
Your background will be varied in administration positions, and you will be able to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the team.
To succeed in this role, you will need to have:
Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionalsAt least two years of administration and customer service experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsTouch typing skills with a typing speed above 65 words per minuteA flexible approach with the ability to successfully prioritise your workloadAccuracy and attention to detail are essentialExcellent computer skills: proven experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook with the ability to learn other job-specific programmes.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects/initiatives that give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settingsOur Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary Range This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA South Island Clerical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the National Health Administration Workers Pay Scale, Band 4A between Step 1 $70,970 and Step 3 $73,941 P.A pro rata dependent on relevant experience.
How to Apply To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 18 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at ******.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

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