Medical Secretary

Full time, permanent
- Transcription is a key part of this roleThe Team: What we do

The Respiratory Department provides specialist care
for a wide range of respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnoea
and many other conditions.
We provide specialist outpatient clinics, lung
function and sleep tests, as well as inpatient care when needed. We are
part of the Canterbury Clinical Network and work together with
community providers to support people with respiratory illness.
As medical secretary you will be working within a
fast-paced environment so, we are looking for someone who can hit the ground
running, is flexible and adaptable to change.

**The Role**: Where
you fit in

**In this role, you will be responsible for**:

- Coordinating appointments with our clinician and patients
- Transcribing letters and Doctors' notes
- Ensuring all information is collated, patient records are complete

and managed
- Various administration tasks
- Providing excellent customer service
- Manage clinicYour skills will include:

- Excellent customer care skills
- Excellent organisational, time management and problem solving

skills
- Ability to achieve accuracy and maintain attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and work unsupervised
- Intermediate to advanced user in the Microsoft suite of
products e.g. Word, Outlook, ExcelMō mātou | About Us
'Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all
we do'
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi
and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront
of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and
protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast
community.
The culture at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]
Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value''''s):

- Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te

pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā huaNgā hua |
Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you
are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer
great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always
improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from
select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you
are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique
self
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles
at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for
you
Please visit our careers website for other roles
and find your ideal fit within the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha
Canterbury
The Future of the Health Industry
It will be a condition of employment for this role
that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this
requirement includes gaining Booster Dose. As a person working in the
health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of
people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the
risk that you may contract Covid-19 or pass Covid-19 to other staff. This can
place an increased burden on our healthcare system. The requirement to be
vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against
the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the
course of your employment.
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai