Clinical Typist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Where will you work: Waiora CBD
• Permanent, Full time position

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for clinical typists, preferably with a broad knowledge of medical terminology to join our friendly team. Previous typing experience, a high degree of computer literacy and the ability to work autonomously are essential. Experience with hospital management systems and the ability to fit in large team would be advantageous; however, training will be provided. If you are strong in teamwork, persuasion and have the right mind-set for the job, then apply for the position today.

About the Service

• Contributing to Healthcare: Transcriptionists play a crucial role in accurately documenting patient information, aiding in patient care and medical research.
• Competitive Pay: Depending on experience and specialization, clinical transcriptionists can earn competitive salaries.
• Skill Development: This role hones strong typing, listening, and attention-to-detail skills, which are valuable in various professions.
• Flexibility: This position offers the privilege of hybrid working, providing flexibility in scheduling after completing 6-12 months on-site.

About you

• Good communication skills, high attention to detail and a fresh and positive attitude
• Competent typing skills
• A good understanding of medical terminology
• Previous medical typing experience would be a definite advantage
• Sound knowledge of English, including spelling and grammar
• Knowledge of office systems including digital dictation systems
• Accurate entry of confidential medical information
• Excellent time management skills
• Adaptability, versatility and the ability to cope with change and meet new challenges
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Knowledge and understanding of Treaty of Waitangi.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

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 our 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.

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How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply online’ or apply via our Waikato Careers Website by clicking here All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 26 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.