Dunstan Hospital is looking for a Receptionist / Service Administrator to support our busy Main Reception area.

Your daily support will involve collation and release of patient information, mail and courier co-ordination, document and patient file management, telephone answering and some reception duties, preparation of wound documents, administrative support for clinical staff plus other general administration tasks.

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 but also autonomously. You will also 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.

This is a shared role with the days and hours of work being Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm. 5 days per fortnight plus cover for leave.

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.

• The ability to work cooperatively in a job share arrangement.

• An interest in reviewing and developing service excellence initiatives.

• 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.

For a Job Description and Application Form, please go to our website.

Applications will remain open until we find a suitable candidate so don’t delay.

Please apply with our application form, covering letter and CV (including 2 referees) to:

HR Administrator

Dunstan Hospital

PO Box 30,

Clyde, Central Otago, 9341