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Health Practice Manager

OSCA 171331·ANZSCO 512211

Employed

23,900

Part-time share

41.8%

Female share

90.7%

Median age

48 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Health Practice Manager is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Health Administration, Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice, and Diploma of Practice Management.

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About this career

Organises and controls the functions and resources of a health practice, such as administrative systems and practice personnel.

What they typically do

  • Manages and coordinates the rosters and activities of practice personnel to ensure the practice operates smoothly on a daily basis
  • Manages national health scheme payments, claims, private billings, debt collection and banking
  • Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of health care services
  • Implements and manages administrative systems, technology infrastructure, policies and procedures for the health practice
  • May develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the practice and attract new patients

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
32.8%
VIC
24.2%
QLD
21.8%
WA
10.1%
SA
7%
TAS
2%
ACT
1.6%
NT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Health Practice Manager.