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Central Otago Health Services Ltd:Administration Assistant - Permanent Part Time 0.5FTE

Central Otago Health Services Ltd:Administration Assistant - Permanent Part Time 0.5FTE

Central Otago Health Services Ltd Dunstan Hospital, Clyde

Listed: 10 Nov 2024


Are you an organised, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills?

Dunstan Hospital is looking for an experienced Administrator to support our busy Inpatient Ward.


Your daily support will involve processing patient data, logging of patient events plus general administration tasks including reception / telephone answering.


This role will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your exceptional coordination skills, ability to work as an integral part of a wider administration team and also autonomously. 


You will need to be adept at using your initiative to ensure tasks are brought to a conclusion, as this is a demanding role with high level administration tasks.


We can offer you a friendly supportive working environment with competitive remuneration.


The salary range for this role is $65,000 – $74,000 per annum pro rata.


The roster for this role is 40 hours per fortnight comprised of three afternoons in week one and an afternoon and a morning in week two.


There are no regular rostered weekends in this shift pattern, however weekend cover for leave is an expectation and does include statutory holidays.


Penal rates apply for working weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

  • Morning Shift: 7am – 3.30 pm
  • Afternoon Shift: 3.15pm – 11.45 pm


About You:


We are looking for someone with:

  • A background in a varied administration position that exhibits your organisational ability, excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
  • A mature and flexible approach, a great communicator with the ability to build a good rapport with our staff and patients alike.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills teamed with high level computer skills which will include proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams and ideally patient management systems.
  • The highest standard of confidentiality, discretion and empathy are essential.


Previous experience within the health care industry would be helpful but is not essential. Full training will be provided.


Training for this role is hoped to begin in December with a roster start date of the second week of January.


Click here for a Job Description and Click here for an Application Form


Please apply via email with an application form, covering letter and CV (including 2 referees) to our HR Administrator


Applications will remain open until Friday 22 November or earlier if we find a suitable candidate so don’t delay with your application.