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Executive Assistant / Senior Executive Assistant, Specialised Support Services (Operating Theatre)
Executive Assistant / Senior Executive Assistant, Specialised Support Services (Operating Theatre)National University Hospital • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
Executive Assistant / Senior Executive Assistant, Specialised Support Services (Operating Theatre)

Executive Assistant / Senior Executive Assistant, Specialised Support Services (Operating Theatre)

National University Hospital • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
7 days ago
Job description

Executive Assistant / Senior Executive Assistant, Specialised Support Services (Operating Theatre)

Overview

The job-holder is responsible to provide operational and administrative support to Senior Nursing Officers / Nursing Officers and Ops & Admin Manager in Operating Theatre.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage daily OT scheduling and finalise OT listing for timely dissemination to SSS Ops & Admin staff and OT Nurse Managers.
  • Ensure effective coordination with Clinics, Doctors and Anaesthetists regarding daily OT scheduling.
  • Ensure all cases are accurately scheduled in the OT.
  • Ensure optimal utilisation of OT resources.
  • Ensure daily OT listing is finalised in a timely manner.
  • Contact patients to remind them of surgery reporting time, reporting location and fasting instructions.
  • Ensure elective pre‑operative phone call is conducted for all patients prior to D-3 and D-1 day of surgery.
  • Ensure reporting time, reporting location and fasting instructions are communicated accurately and clearly to patients.
  • Ensure professional phone etiquette is maintained in all patient interactions.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of call logs.
  • Answer incoming queries from patients regarding details pertaining to their surgeries.
  • Ensure patients enquiries are addressed promptly.
  • Manage and coordinate Emergency OT (EOT) cases.
  • Ensure effective coordination with Doctors, Anaesthetists, OT Nurses and Radiographers regarding emergency cases.
  • Ensure accurate and proper documentation of events.
  • Ensure adherence to prioritisation protocols.
  • Ensure flexibility in handling dynamic situations.
  • Assist with resolution of customer feedback, ensuring email requests are cleared daily, collating statistics or reports required, guiding and coaching junior staff.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the RO and / or the person(s) incharge.

Requirements

  • Diploma from a recognised institution.
  • Possesses initiative and keenness to learn.
  • Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to multi‑task, work independently and work in a team.
  • Service‑oriented and customer‑focused.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Minimum of two years of relevant experience preferred.
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