Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Where you’ll be working: Emergency Department
The details: 0.8 FTE (4 shifts per week) where you will work a range of different shifts, including some Night Shifts.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Are you looking for a rewarding role in a dynamic environment? We’re seeking passionate receptionists to join our dedicated clerical team in the Emergency Department (ED) at Waikato Hospital!
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Deliver high-quality, customer-focused reception services.
- Accurately verify and input vital patient information.
- Liaise effectively with patients, whānau, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate with ED clinical and clerical staff to ensure seamless operations.
- Contribute to a positive workplace culture and support ongoing quality improvements.
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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)
Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
The ED Clerical team is committed to collectively delivering a quality, safe and accurate service along with treating all patients with dignity, respect, and compassion. Together we build an effective team and patriciate in ongoing quality improvements as required. If the team is supporting each other then they will grow together, excellent communication is a vital part of this. Our success is driven by having shared accountability for healthy people, excellent care. This will enable you all to manage your health and wellbeing, to provide excellent care through smarter, innovative delivery.
Mōu | About you
We’re looking for candidates who possess:
- Previous experience as a receptionist or in administration, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to excellence and integrity in all interactions.
- A proactive approach to personal responsibility and well-being.
- The ability to handle shift work with stamina and enthusiasm.
- Outstanding customer service skills.
Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato
Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.
- As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra@govt.nz
Closing date: 16 October 2024
Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!