Medical Receptionist

Casual position available

Ko wai mātou | About us

The Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery (24HS), a division of Pegasus Health, is committed to providing high quality, 24 hour urgent medical and accident care to the people of Canterbury in our new facility at 401 Madras Street.

Our reception team have provided front-line services for Cantabrians for over 35 years, we are proud to deliver high quality customer service 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Ko tāu ake mahi | What you will be doing

Working as part of a committed team of receptionists you will be the first-point of call for all of our patients as they arrive at the 24HS. You will meet customer service needs with an understanding of equitable outcomes within the healthcare sector. You will:

Provide excellence customer service by welcoming patients; demonstrating your interpersonal and communication skills
Undertake data entry and other administrative duties including filing and banking
Book appointments and co-ordination of house visits
Conduct identity verification, taking payments invoicing

The reception team works on a 7-day roster (including public holidays) that covers all shifts (Day/Evening/Night).

You need to have the availability to work at least two shifts per month.

Ko ngā pūkenga ōu | What you will bring

Ability to handle busy work environment and work effectively at a fast pace
Ability to perform receptionist duties in a mana enhancing way
A sound cultural awareness and sensitivity towards patients and their families
Highly developed organisation, time management, prioritisation and multi-tasking skills
Excellent computer and keyboard skills
Fast thinker who is solutions focused
Demonstrates empathy and the ability to connect with different types of people
An understanding of the confidential nature of healthcare
Experience using MedTech 32 would be an advantage

Ko tā mātou e kawe mai nei | What we offer

Pegasus Health offers an opportunity to be part of a continually improving, people-centred health service in a dynamic work environment with a unique and vibrant work culture.

Active Workplace Wellness Scheme
Free After Hours Medical Care
Preferential Based Rostering System
Friendly and Supportive Team

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

For a full copy of the position description, click on the "Apply for this job" button and visit our website:

All applications must be submitted through our website.

Applicants require New Zealand Residency or have a current valid New Zealand Work Visa, a copy of which must be included with your application.

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Pegasus Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Applications close 26 th April 2024.

We will review applications as we receive them and may interview candidates before the closing date. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications may close early

For further information about the role please contact Hannah Brazil at hannah.brazil@pegasus.org.nz .