Ward Clerk | Burwood Hospital

Christchurch - Burwood Hospital - Older Persons Health ServicePermanent full-time position working 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders. About the role We are looking for a Ward Clerk to join our team in theOlder Persons Health Service at Burwood Hospital. Ward D1 specialises inassessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients with Orthopaedic injuries.As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claimsettlement this role has beenmapped to National Band 3/Profile 3 (Step 1 to 3 - final placement step is dependent on skills,knowledge and experience)For further information about the administration andclerical pay equity settlement please followthe link below:PSANational Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL(tewhatuora.govt.nz)Our clerical team provide a key role in the effectivefunction of our ward. The work involves transaction of admissions, discharges,transfers and management of patient records.Working in the reception areayou will be the first point of contact for patients, whanau, visitors andvarious hospital and health provider staff. In this role, you will be responsible for: General clerical and administrative tasks Entering information to the patient management system Booking patients for clinic appointments Answering phones and greeting patients and their families Delivering great customer service About you Skills and experience Have administrative experience Have an eye for detail and a high level of accuracy in your work Be an excellent communicator and uphold a professional manner with patients and colleagues Have strong computer skills Ideally have a health background or a basic understanding of medical terminology Be able to prioritise and keep calm in busy situations Database experience is desirable Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr