Booking Coordinator, Urology, Ambulatory Care Centre

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Receptionist/Booking Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the booking system along with other administration and reception tasks and is located in the reception area of the Urology department.  There may be some cross covering required for similar roles in the department and some shared tasks to provide the required level of service to the team and its patients. 

This is a temporary position covering parental leave for up to 12 months.  The hours are Monday to Friday 0800-1630 with a little flexibility in those hours for the right person. You may be required to assist in other services that sit under the Acute and Electives Cluster to support the wider administration team.

This is a busy area so excellent communication skills are paramount and a willingness to be a team player is a must. As you can see there is a big emphasis on working together to provide an excellent service. You will be customer focused with excellent keyboard skills, communication and administrative skills and possess the following attributes: 

• Excellent word processing/data entry skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy and presentation
• Data base ability and a working knowledge of Excel would be useful
• Able to work closely with colleagues and the ability to manage a variety of tasks in a busy environment
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines/KPI's
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A strong commitment toward quality improvement.

Our Organisation

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.

Come and join us

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting

• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options

• Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. 

We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. 

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.