Career

Practice Managers

Healthcare & Medical

Career stats

Weekly pay

$1,520

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

27,900

Growth

Strong growth

Overview

Practice Managers organise and control the functions and resources of professional practices such as administrative systems and practice personnel.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • contributing to the planning and review of office services and setting priorities and office service standards
  • allocating human resources space and equipment
  • assigning work to and monitoring work performance of staff
  • managing records and accounts of the practice
  • liaising with Professionals to coordinate practice business and to facilitate resolution of problems
  • managing physical facilities and ensuring buildings and equipment are maintained
  • ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
  • ensuring work complies with relevant government legislation policies and procedures
  • coordinating personnel activities such as hiring promotions performance management payroll training and supervision

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Diploma of Practice Management

 

Short Courses Available

  • Certificate IV in Health Administration
  • Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Aged Care
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health
  • Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Infection Control
More about VET

Industry

Healthcare & Medical

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