Patient Transport Administrator at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Tairāwhiti Hospital - Gisborne
• Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Permanent position

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Patient Transport Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting patients and whanau to access vital medical care outside the Tairāwhiti region. You will ensure each patient receives their entitled services as outlined in the National Travel Assistance (NTA) policy.

Position Description: Patient Transport

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team is an integral part of the pathway assisting patients to attend out of region medical appointments and procedures.

We work in a fast paced and rewarding environment where our patients are our key focus every day.

Our office is located at Gisborne Hospital.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here

About you

As a Patient Transport Coordinator, you will bring the following skills;

• Proven administrative experience – three years or more
• Proven experience with all Microsoft Office suite applications
• Have a high level of written & oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise your work
• Be able to remain calm in stressful situations

Working at Health New Zealand

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

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicola Ruru email nicky.ruru@tdh.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.