Clinical Transcriptionist
Clinical Transcriptionist
Taupo Hospital
Permanent full-time role
Excellent career development opportunity
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
We are seeking a highly organised and detail orientated Clinical Transcriptionist to join our small, supportive team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately transcribing clinical correspondence and documentation, ensuring a high standard of quality, confidentiality and timeliness.
Working closely with clinical and administrative staff you will play an important role in supporting patient care through the preparation of accurate medical records and reports. This position requires excellent listening, typing, and proofreading skills, along with a strong understanding of medical terminology and healthcare documentation processes.
The role is based at Taupo Hospital, working Monday to Friday
About the Team/Service/ Location
This is an opportunity to become part of a close-knit team, where your contribution is valued and where collaboration and commitment to excellence are at the head of everything we do.
Our Transcription team provides comprehensive clinincal transcription support across all services within the organisation. The team plays a key role in maintaining accurate patient records and supporting clinicians through the delivery of high quality, timely and confidential documentation services.
Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here
About you
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Transcriptionist to apply their expertise in medical terminology, accuracy, and attention to detail within a professional healthcare environment. The position provides meaningful work that directly supports clinicians and contributes to high quality patient care by ensuring medical documentation is accurate, timely, and comprehensive.
- Fast (minimum of 60wpm) and accurate touch-typing skills
- Winscribe experience
- Excellent command of the English language
- Attention to detail, initiative and organisation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of computer knowledge
- Previous typist experience
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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.
The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.
