Medical Secretary

Medical Secretary – Clinical AdministrationDunedin HospitalSalary between $70,970 and $73,941 per annum pro rata.Permanent, Full time position (1.0FTE, 40 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 RoleThis position carries a varied workload, working to strict deadlines and fundamental to this position is your ability to uphold confidential patient information.As the Medical Secretary, you will provide administrative support for clinicians, as well as the management of patient activity. You will also ensure that the patient journey through the service is as stress-free as possible, and is efficient in time and resource for the department.Other day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to:Setting up and maintaining effective electronic and paper filing systems and proceduresOrganising patient pathways from actioning triaged referralsBooking clinics and surgeries along with any further follow-up requiredSecretarial work for medical staffMedical transcription workGeneral administration such as running reports, meetings, sorting correspondence, liaising with external parties such as patients, GP's, private practices and other providersAbout the Team/Service/LocationTe 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 YouWe are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with a variety of people and tasks, often all at the same time Your background will be in varied administration positions that demonstrate your ability to provide high-quality administration services within a busy office setting.To succeed in this role you will need to have:Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionalsExcellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organisationA flexible approach with the ability to successfully prioritise your workloadAccuracy and attention to detail are essentialExcellent computer skills: proven experience in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook with the ability to learn other job-specific programmesCompetency 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 which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settingsWorking for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe 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 RangeThis 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 dependant on relevant experience.How To ApplyTo 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 ****** 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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