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A Clinic Administrator manages patient records, processes rebates, organises tests, and supports front desk staff in busy medical practices.

    • AI Exposure: High

      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Clinic Administrator?

Get qualified to work as a Clinic Administrator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Clinic Administrator generally earns between $1,634 and $1,826 per week ($84,968 - $94,952 annual salary) before tax. These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.

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There are no clear figures for Clinic Administrators working in Australia at this time. They are employed by doctors, dentists, and other medical professionals at private medical practices and doctor’s surgeries, as well as government organisations at community health centres and public health clinics.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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Clinic administrators need a working knowledge of medical terminology and business administration skills, including typing and data entry. Attention to detail is critically important for this job role. You could get started with a Certificate III in Health Administration or the Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration). These courses usually take 12-18 months to complete.

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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical)

1st September 2020

What can you do with a Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)?

11th January 2022

How to start a career as a Medical Receptionist

7th December 2021

Clinic Administrator careers

Clinic administrators are the behind-the-scenes champions of a medical practice, doctor’s clinic or community health centre. They maintain patient records, organise laboratory tests, process medicare and NDIS rebates, and support the staff on the front desk.

As a clinic administrator your day will be super-busy. You could be adding the results of an ultra-sound to a patient’s file, relieving the medical receptionist during their lunch break, chasing up an overdue account, or answering an email enquiry from a new patient.