Casual Telephonist

$29.95 - $32.47 per hour, depending on experience First point of contact for all calls coming into Dunedin Hospital Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the role Reporting to the Senior Telephonist, you will be responsible for: answering internal and external calls carrying out emergency procedures when required documenting any faults in the phone system. The calls you deal with will vary from emergency calls to general enquiries. You will be organised, able to complete data entry, and responsible for other administration duties associated with the department. You will be covering the below shifts, with annual leave and sick leave when required: 7.30am - 3.30pm8.00am - 4pm9.30am - 6pm3pm - 11pm4pm - 12am12am - 7.30pm About the Team/Service/Location Health New Zealand | Te 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 you As a telephonist, you will be a key point of contact within the organisation and will need to demonstrate: experience within a customer service or administration role and call centre (not essential but desirable) basic computer knowledge, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) great interpersonal skills with the ability to listen actively and respond in a calm and considered manner a positive attitude and team-focused approach to your work. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: 0885 Location: South Island - Otago - Dunedin Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Non-clinical - Administration - All values #J-18808-Ljbffr