This is a full-time role with a focus on scheduling surgical patients in the Ophthalmology service. The role involves scheduling patient's appointments and surgery dates, as well as managing elective surgical waiting lists. As patients are phoned about their appointments, it is vital that you have a good phone manner.Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our teamOur dedicated team consists of nurse coordinators and administrators working closely together to deliver planned care services, improving health and lifestyles of our population. Planning and scheduling pre-assessment appointments and surgery is the main focus of our work, providing our patients accurate pre-surgery instructions and dates and times of surgery.We understand many of our patients can be anxious about their planned surgery, so our team work hard at creating a smooth and efficient pathway. The Elective Services team are working closely with many departments such as Medical Records, Outpatient Clinics, Perioperative Unit and Surgical Admissions, ensuring at each stage in the scheduling process everyone has the information they require.Moū - About youSkills and experience we are looking for:
Excellent spoken and written communication
Ability to demonstrate great attention to detail
Outstanding organisational skills
Enjoys learning new tasks and is good at following processes
E pā ana ki a tatou - About usHere at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.To find out more about us click on the following links:Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to applyClick the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.Applications close 29th April. Please note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and continuing through the recruitment process.Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whaiBy joining together we will succeed
