Casual Receptionist

Location: Kenepuru Hospital

Contract: Casual

Health 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, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced receptionist to join our team at the Kenepuru Accident & Medical Clinic (KAMC) on a casual basis. You will be responsible for meeting and greeting patients, maintaining accurate data records, invoicing patients, answering and directing incoming calls, managing administration tasks as required and ordering radiology referrals. 

The role is casual and you would need to be able to work a combination of 7- and 8-hour shifts including weekends and night shifts within the roster. The ideal candidate would be available for a minimum of 1 shift/week due to needs in the clinic. 

The salary range for this role is $67,943-$77,141 (pro rata), depending on experience. 

About the Team/Service Location

KAMC provides a 24/7 service for assessment and management of injury or medical problems that are sudden, unexpected or unplanned, which are non-life or limb threatening, but which require urgent clinical care. KAMC provides primary urgent after-hours care and provides a supportive link between community primary health services and tertiary hospital services. 

The team consists of Urgent Care Physicians, independent medical staff, local GPs, receptionists, nurse practitioners and registered nurses. KAMC sees approximately 36,000 patients per annum and serves the community and population of the Porirua basin.

The Reception Team is a busy and friendly team who provide a great front of house service to patients as well as providing clerical and administrative support to the Clinic. 

About you

The ideal applicant will:

• have proven office administration and reception skills
• have a strong customer focus
• have excellent interpersonal skills
• be motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
• be a team player
• have the ability to work in a busy environment. 
• knowledge of Medtech Evolution is desirable

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 22nd September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diana Velazco (Diana.Velazcoflores@tewhatuora.govt.nz).

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

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