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KAREN MURLENA TARUIA

Randwick Park,New Zealand

Summary

Dedicated medical administration professional with hands-on experience in Surgical & Medical Ward Clerk roles and training from Manukau Institute of Technology. Proficient in MedTech32, demonstrating exceptional administrative support and interpersonal skills. Proven track record in enhancing patient care processes and managing sensitive information with precision. Committed to achieving efficient data management while aspiring to secure a permanent position as a ward clerk.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Ward Clerk

Surgical & Medical Ward Clerk
Middlemore Central, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
03.2022 - Current
  • I have achieved valuable work experience from my course; I am stable in my knowledge and skills over the years, working in different wards and at different times.
  • I have provided my own health data entry and tasks.
  • I have retained memorizing how all wards work differently.
  • Assisted in organizing and providing information to facilitate the timely admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients on iPM.
  • I order patients' following notes to medical records for upcoming procedures.
  • I prepare charts, name tags, wrist bands, and labels.
  • In charge of booking ambulances, taxis, engineers, and translators.
  • I have provided administrative support to doctors and nursing staff by entering patient data for appointments, team changes, and transfers.
  • I ensure the accuracy of all patient information entered into the right health system. (iPM, Med chart, etc.)
  • I answer phone calls to provide assistance, information, and medical confidential access.
  • I accomplish challenges by multitasking paperwork, nursing assistance, and getting my work done on time.
  • I take on extra responsibilities by keeping the ward safe and updated.
  • I engage my knowledge and self-encouragement by being punctual and getting my work done before the end of my shift.
  • My casual administration experience has given me opportunities to learn more about different medical health management practices.

This job has made me become an engaging medical individual, and I aspire to be a good, permanent ward clerk in the future.

Medical Administration Graduate

Manukau Institute Of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • During my experience in studying and doing practical work in medical administration, I have gained knowledge and skills by learning different techniques in the course with high standards
  • I have done practical work in the birthing unit in Middlemore Hospital and learned in admitting and registering patients into the system of PiMs, and liaising face to face with medical staff and patients at the front reception desk
  • I have also gained work experience in the clinical records department gaining the knowledge in working in patient records, data entry, filing, the process of delivering administration work for outpatient clinics and clinics within Middlemore hospital
  • My Medical Administration Studies has given me the opportunity to learn different admin roles within the health sector to provide service for our medical staff and community

Education

NZ Certificate in Business - Administration & Technology, Medical Administration Specialisation (Level 4)

Manukau Institute Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2021

High School Diploma -

Epsom Girls Grammar School
Auckland, New Zealand

National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 2

National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 1

NCEA Level 1 Literacy -

NCEA Level 1 Numeracy -

University Entrance Numeracy -

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Publisher
  • Teams
  • Google Docs
  • MedTech32
  • Medical transcription
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Customer-focused
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Organizational skills
  • Motivation
  • Dedication
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Working independently
  • Effective team member
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Liaising with medical team members
  • Filing patient documents
  • Data entry
  • Providing customer service
  • Organized work area
  • Visitor directions
  • Telephone reception
  • Supply ordering
  • Administrative support
  • Healthcare experience
  • Task delegation
  • Reception management
  • Patient assistance
  • Multitasking
  • Punctuality

References

  • Paulette Walker, Clerical Coordinator, Level 2 McIndoe Building Middlemore Hospital, 021 248 0689, Ext: 58899, paulette.walker@middlemore.co.nz
  • Gail Brumby, Ward 10 Ward Clerk/Surgical Leave Coordinator, Orthopedic Surgery - Level 5 Scott Building Middlemore Hospital, 021 518 785, Ext: 56010, gail.brumby@middlemore.co.nz
  • Karen Simon, Ward 33 East Ward Clerk/Medical Leave Coordinator, General Medicine – Level 3 Edmund Hillary Middlemore Hospital, 021 873 063, Ext: 56033, karen.simon@middlemore.co.nz
  • Earlene Wood, Senior Lecturer, Medical Administration, Manukau Institute of Technology, 02108356417, earlene.wood@manukau.ac.nz

Timeline

Casual Ward Clerk

Surgical & Medical Ward Clerk
03.2022 - Current

Medical Administration Graduate

Manukau Institute Of Technology
05.2021 - 09.2021

NZ Certificate in Business - Administration & Technology, Medical Administration Specialisation (Level 4)

Manukau Institute Technology

High School Diploma -

Epsom Girls Grammar School

National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 2

National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 1

NCEA Level 1 Literacy -

NCEA Level 1 Numeracy -

University Entrance Numeracy -

KAREN MURLENA TARUIA