We are seeking an exceptional Administrator to join our clinical teams in the Community Dental Service.  This is a fulltime position working Monday to Friday each week in Clinic Reception based in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.  The role is on a fixed term basis for 2 years.

This role will support clinic administration with a specific focus to enhance and encourage participation of our tamariki and their whānau in accessing oral health care.  You will be the first point of contact for patients attending clinics.

You need to be comfortable using multiple methods of communication to engage whānau with the service. You will be working with service specific electronic patient records systems to enrol, schedule appointments, undertake patient group reconciliation and data entry as required.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to culturally safe practices
• Have a high standard of communication that connects with a range of different audiences within our communities
• An ability to effectively negotiate to meet patient and service needs
• Participate and comply with health and safety in the workplace
• Hold a Driver Licence
• Comply with BOPDHB Shared Expectations and Manaakitanga CARE values

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has an innovative culture where staff share the principles of Compassion, All-One-Team, Responsive and Excellence in their daily work.  The successful applicant will have to provide evidence they are compassionate, team spirited, responsive to needs and with an attitude of always striving for excellence.

The BOPDHB are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

All applications are to be made online.