Receptionist (Casual) | Buller

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.

Are you a people person with strong reception and administrationskills and a passion for supporting your local community? Join our dedicatedteam at Buller Health as a Receptionist, where you'll be the welcoming face ofour services and play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

About the Role

As a Receptionist at Buller Health, you will provideservices for our integrated health service, in Westport, Karamea and Ngakawau. Ourservices include General Practice, Community Mental Health, Acute StabilisationUnit, Outpatient clinics, Community Nursing, Allied Health and Radiology. You'll be responsible for deliveringexceptional front-line service to patients, whānau, and visitors, as well asproviding vital administrative support to keep our clinics and health servicesrunning smoothly. This is a varied role where no two days are the same - perfectfor someone who thrives in a busy and supportive healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greetpatients and visitors in a professional, welcoming manner - in person andover the phone.
• Createand manage appointment bookings, patient enrolments, and enquiries withcare and accuracy.
• Maintainup-to-date patient records, including enrolment data, clinical documents,and correspondence.
• Supportthe efficient running of the clinic by monitoring waiting areas andassisting with daily operational tasks.
• Assistwith payments, invoicing (including ACC and overseas patients), andend-of-day cash reconciliation.
• Providegeneral administration support, including mail, scanning, filing, andminute taking, transcription.

What You'll Bring

• Apositive, people-focused attitude with excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills.
• Strongtime management and multitasking ability'comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Highlevels of initiative and professionalism.
• Abilityto work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Culturalsensitivity and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its applicationin healthcare.
• Goodself-presentation and commitment to continuous learning andself-development.
• Problem-solvingability and a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Highstandards of accuracy and confidentiality when handling sensitiveinformation.
• Currentfull driver's licence
• Experiencein a health-related or customer-facing administrative role.
• Knowledgeof Indici or other patient management systems.

Working at HealthNew Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Weembrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are betterpositioned to understand and service our community . We welcome applications from ourdiverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situatedon the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale,diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including ruggedcoastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaksin the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary productionindustries, which provide the backbone of the local economy.

Health NZ West Coast are proudofhow we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's abouttrying new things, listening to ideas and working together as one. We arepassionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - tobecome part of our team.

How to Apply

To apply please click ' apply now '. All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal . If you have any questionsabout the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy

We will review applications asreceived and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing dateof this advert.

Job details

Job Reference : Job Reference : PC

Location :

South Island - West Coast - Buller

Job type : Job type : Casual

Expertise :

Non-Clinical - Administration - Administration

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