Health Practice Manager

Overview

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

contributes to the planning and review of office services, and sets priorities and office service standards
allocates human resources, space and equipment
assigns work to and monitors work performance of staff
manages records and accounts of the practice
liaises with professionals to co-ordinate practice business and to facilitate resolution of problems
manages physical facilities and ensures buildings and equipment are maintained
ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
ensures work complies with relevant government legislation, policies and procedures
co-ordinates personnel activities such as hiring, promotions, performance management, payroll, training and supervision.

You can work as a Health Practice Manager without formal qualifications, however, they may be useful. Some workers have Vocational Education and Training (VET) or university qualifications in areas such as business and management, nursing, dental, accounting, secretarial and clerical.
Take a Certificate IV in Health Administration