Patient Intake Coordinator

Patient Intake Coordinator - NZ Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service (NZFGCS) Auckland Office
Genuine opportunity to make a difference and improve outcomes for New Zealand families
Permanent, full time position (1 FTE, 40 hours weekly)

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children's Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
The NZ Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service (NZFGCS) is a Ministry of Health funded national service with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Our multidisciplinary clinical team of Family History Assessors, Gastroenterologists and Colorectal Surgeons identify, assess and manage people with familial gastrointestinal (GI) cancer syndromes. The team also provides education, information and support to families, including medical management advice and a colonoscopy surveillance referral programme.
We are seeking expressions of interest for a full time Patient Intake Coordinator. This role requires a health science degree; significant experience working with patients and a genuine interest in supporting families with inherited cancer syndromes. You will need to be comfortable working with clinical data.
Appointment at a level appropriate to qualifications and experience is offered and training will be provided.

**In this role, you will**: Support the patient and their family through an assessment pathway to determine the level of familial cancer risk.
Explain the role of the Service to the patient;
Gather family cancer history information from the patient and support the patient to fill out a questionnaire to collect pertinent information
Obtain consent from the patient and then request reports from hospital and laboratory investigations
Arrange investigative tests in liaison with Family History Assessors and Medical Advisors.
This role directly supports the patient journey by facilitating assessment for the Triage Clinician; providing information to support the subsequent identification of specific hereditary cancer syndromes by the Family History Assessor assigned to the case
You will need to demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues related to the medical management of genetic disorders and the psycho-social impact on people of a diagnosis of cancer or who are at risk of developing cancer
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He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
Auckland City Hospital is based in the heart of Auckland, voted as one of the best cities to live in the world The city is set in a pristine marine-based environment with a temperate climate. It has a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits. With its beautiful countryside and dynamic metropolitan centres, New Zealand offers something for everyone.
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland. You will also enjoy:
Comprehensive and well-structured orientation programme
A fast paced, unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction and is always interesting
An opportunity to grow both as a person and as an administrative professional while working with a very friendly team.
Continuous improvement and development opportunities
A great team environment and supportive work culture
Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test

For more information on the role you are welcome to contact the Clinical Director Julie Arnold on 0800 554 555
For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

**Advertising closes**: 20th November at 5.00PM NZ time

Kindly note that we require the applicant to possess valid working Visa/ NZ Residency or Citizenship for being successful in the role.