Medical Administrator Courses
A Medical Administrator manages administrative tasks in healthcare, including staff coordination, supply ordering, and ensuring compliance.
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How do I become a Medical Administrator
Get qualified to work as a Medical Administrator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
BSB50120
Duration
4 weeks - 24 months
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Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
The BSB50120 Diploma of Business is for business leaders and unit managers needing a hands-one qualification that supports their actual job role. This nationally recognised diploma builds on your existing skills and allows you to specialise in one of nine different areas — operations, leadership, organisational development, compliance, sales, digital and data, procurement, records and information management, or evaluation. You’ll graduate with greatly improved confidence, critical thinking and communicati...
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Duration
4 weeks - 24 months
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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BSB50120
The Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management) (Specialising in Health Administration) will give you key administrative skills you need to deal with records and information technologies in a healthcare setting. You will learn how to manage medical information and records efficiently, manage business resources, budgets and operational planning and develop administrative systems to streamline processes. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and upcoming enrolment dates.
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HLT37315
Duration
3 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
A Certificate III in Health Administration is suitable for students already working as medical receptionists, admissions clerk or wards clerks or individuals seeking roles in hospitals, community health centres or private practices. Students will gain skills important skills including understanding and applying medical terminology, following organisational infection prevention and control procedures as well as working with a diverse range of people.
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Duration
3 months - 18 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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11218NAT
The 11218NAT Diploma of Health Administration equips healthcare managers with skills in infection control, ethical leadership, health funding, team management, customer service, and report writing. It is suitable for current or aspiring Facility Managers, Regional Managers, Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Managers, and Allied Health Managers. This qualification enhances skills in strategy development, staff recruitment, infection control, health trends analysis, legal compliance, workplace safety, bud...
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How much does a Medical Administrator earn?
In Australia, a full time Medical Administrator generally earns $1,365 per week ($70,980 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Medical Administrator?
The number of people working in this job role is likely to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 2,800 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Medical Administrator. Medical Administrators may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Medical Administrator?
If you’re interested in a career as a Medical Administrator, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Health Administration. This course will give you the skills to work in a senior operational role in health administration. You’ll learn to perform routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal and external clients in a medical environment. A Certificate III in Health Administration may also be suitable.
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A Medical Administrator oversees administrative duties for a health service or program. You might undertake tasks such as ordering supplies, managing staff or ensuring services meet compliance requirements. Medical Administrators may coordinate budgets or prepare reports when required.
Medical Administrators should be organised and able to manage several tasks at once. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a larger team. Medical Administrators should have good problem solving skills and be capable of completing a range of administrative work.
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