Medical Administration

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Ward Clerk

A Ward Clerk handles administrative tasks in a hospital ward, assisting patients and families, managing inquiries, and updating records.

Avg yearly income $60,632
Skill level Beginner

Medical Receptionist

A Medical Receptionist manages administrative tasks in a healthcare setting, including handling calls, scheduling appointments, and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Beginner

Patient Liaison Officer

A Patient Liaison Officer supports patients by providing information, addressing concerns, connecting them with services, and ensuring smooth communication in healthcare.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Dental Receptionist

A Dental Receptionist manages front office tasks, including answering calls, greeting patients, handling paperwork, and scheduling appointments.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Admissions Clerk

An Admissions Clerk manages patient check-ins and check-outs at hospitals, ensuring paperwork is completed, processing payments, and assisting with inquiries.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Medical Secretary

A Medical Secretary handles administrative tasks in healthcare, including scheduling appointments, managing correspondence, and liaising with patients and providers.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

Health Administrator

Health Administrators manage administrative systems in healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance and maximising profits through effective policies and procedures.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Clinical Coder

A Clinical Coder translates patient records into codes for data collection, requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Health Information Manager

Health Information Managers ensure the secure management of patient data and health information systems in healthcare organisations.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Dental Office Manager

A Dental Office Manager oversees administrative tasks in a dental practice, ensuring efficient operations, managing staff, and providing customer service.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Beginner

Practice Manager

A Practice Manager oversees the daily operations of a medical practice, ensuring effective systems, staff training, and addressing patient concerns.

Avg yearly income $91,000
Skill level Advanced

Clinic Administrator

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

Avg yearly income $94,952
Skill level Beginner

Health Service Manager

A Health Service Manager oversees healthcare facilities, ensuring quality care, managing budgets, and coordinating staff to improve service delivery.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Healthcare Manager

Healthcare Managers oversee operations in healthcare facilities, managing staff and budgets while ensuring quality care and regulatory compliance.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Clinical Research Manager

A Clinical Research Manager oversees clinical trials, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and analysing data to advance medical knowledge.

Avg yearly income $86,684
Skill level Advanced

Clinical Research Coordinator

A Clinical Research Coordinator manages trials, focusing on recruitment and data collection, requiring strong communication and organisational skills.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Primary Health Organisation Manager

Primary Health Organisation Managers oversee operations in healthcare facilities, managing teams and ensuring quality service and efficient billing practices.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Healthcare Consultant

A Healthcare Consultant advises healthcare organisations on improving operations, strategies, and patient care through analysis and compliance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in medical administration

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT57715

Diploma of Practice Management
Online
12 - 24 months
$4,100 - $5,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Healthcare Manager Health Administrator Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
Patient Liaison Officer Practice Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Healthcare Manager Health Administrator Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Patient Liaison Officer Practice Manager + 2 more
HLT37315

Certificate III in Health Administration
On Campus, Online
3 - 12 months
$0 - $3,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Administrator Patient Liaison Officer Ward Clerk
Medical Secretary Dental Receptionist Admissions Clerk Medical Receptionist
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Administrator Patient Liaison Officer Ward Clerk Medical Secretary Dental Receptionist Admissions Clerk Medical Receptionist + 4 more
HLT35021

Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Online
12 months
$600 - $4,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dental Assistant Dental Nurse Treatment Coordinator
Dental Office Manager Sterilisation Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dental Assistant Dental Nurse Treatment Coordinator Dental Office Manager Sterilisation Technician + 2 more
HLT47321

Certificate IV in Health Administration
Online
12 months
$3,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Receptionist Practice Manager Ward Clerk
Medical Secretary Clinic Administrator Health Administrator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Medical Receptionist Practice Manager Ward Clerk Medical Secretary Clinic Administrator Health Administrator + 3 more
HLT47715

Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
Blended, On Campus
4 months
$0 - $7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ward Clerk Patient Care Assistant Medical Assistant
Medical Receptionist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ward Clerk Patient Care Assistant Medical Assistant Medical Receptionist + 1 more
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dental Receptionist Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk
Ward Clerk Clinic Administrator Medical Secretary
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dental Receptionist Medical Receptionist Admissions Clerk Ward Clerk Clinic Administrator Medical Secretary + 3 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Records and Information Management) (Specialising in Health Administration)
Online
14 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Practice Manager Clinic Administrator Medical Administrator
Records Manager Health Information Manager Clinical Coder
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Practice Manager Clinic Administrator Medical Administrator Records Manager Health Information Manager Clinical Coder + 3 more
CHC62015

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Online
12 months
$6,898
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Manager Disability Team Leader Health Services Manager
Practice Manager Aged Care Manager Community Development Manager Case Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Program Manager Disability Team Leader Health Services Manager Practice Manager Aged Care Manager Community Development Manager Case Manager + 4 more
HLT23221

Certificate II in Health Support Services (Health Administration)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$3,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Admissions Clerk Hospital Attendant Hospital Orderly
Patient Services Assistant Ward Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Admissions Clerk Hospital Attendant Hospital Orderly Patient Services Assistant Ward Assistant + 2 more
10779NAT

Graduate Diploma of Trauma-Informed Processwork Psychotherapy
On Campus
24 months
$29,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychotherapist Counsellor Mental Health Clinician
Community Outreach Coordinator Practice Manager Psychological Researcher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychotherapist Counsellor Mental Health Clinician Community Outreach Coordinator Practice Manager Psychological Researcher + 3 more
11293NAT

Diploma of Leadership in Healthcare Practice
Online
24 months
$6,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Services Manager Practice Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Services Manager Practice Manager
HLT52315

Diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy
On Campus, Online
15 - 19 months
$12,670 - $13,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Consultant Spa Therapist Research Assistant
Clinical Research Coordinator Natural Therapist Aromatherapist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Consultant Spa Therapist Research Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator Natural Therapist Aromatherapist + 3 more
HLT52615

Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
Distance, On Campus
52 weeks
$7,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Coach Wellness Coach Clinic Administrator
Program Coordinator Ayurvedic Practitioner
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Coach Wellness Coach Clinic Administrator Program Coordinator Ayurvedic Practitioner + 2 more
HLTINFCOV001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 6 months
$120 - $380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker
Personal Care Assistant Nursing Assistant Allied Health Assistant Dental Assistant Medical Receptionist
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Care Worker Aged Care Worker Disability Support Worker Personal Care Assistant Nursing Assistant Allied Health Assistant Dental Assistant Medical Receptionist + 5 more
HLT50321

Diploma of Clinical Coding
Blended, Online
12 - 24 months
$5,000 - $6,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Information Manager Junior Data Analyst Data Entry Operator
Administration Officer Quality Officer Clinical Coder
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Health Information Manager Junior Data Analyst Data Entry Operator Administration Officer Quality Officer Clinical Coder + 3 more

Bachelor of Health Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 - 36 months
$26,250 - $107,040
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paediatric Occupational Therapist Paramedic Anatomist
Health and Safety Manager Bus Driver Renal Care Nurse Orthoptist Podiatrist Sports Therapist Community Health Liaison Health Informatician Global Health Advisor Clinical Research Associate Community Nutritionist Vision Therapist Rehabilitation Consultant Clinical Facilitator Clinical Research Manager Public Health Officer Health Service Manager
+ 17 more

Bachelor of Nursing
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$13,875 - $100,128
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Nurse Consultant Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Unit Manager Registered Nurse Clinical Research Manager Clinical Facilitator Trauma Nurse Triage Nurse Aged Care Coordinator Psychiatric Nurse Intensive Care Nurse Neonatal Nurse Clinical Research Associate Anaesthetic Nurse Recovery Nurse Nurse Midwife Lactation Consultant Clinical Midwifery Specialist Remote Area Nurse Acute Care Nurse Critical Care Nurse Perioperative Nurse Renal Care Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse Cosmetic Nurse Anaesthetic Technician Aged Care Nurse School Nurse Surgical Nurse Paediatric Nurse Oncology Nurse Palliative Care Nurse General Practice Nurse IVF Nurse Occupational Health Nurse Cardiac Nurse Director Of Nursing
+ 35 more

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 3 years
$26,250 - $109,752
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Physiologist Medical Practitioner Clinical Researcher
Medical Science Liaison IVF Specialist Cardiac Scientist Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Biomedical Technician Histotechnologist Career Medical Officer (CMO) Bioinformatics Scientist Forensic Consultant Clinical Research Associate Cytologist Medicinal Chemist Hospital Scientist Genetic Counsellor Laboratory Scientist Clinical Laboratory Technician Nanoscientist Molecular Biologist Clinical Research Manager Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Medical Researcher Medical Scientist Haematologist
+ 24 more

Bachelor of Economics
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$43,500 - $52,313
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wealth Manager International Banker Economist
Economic Analyst Health Economist Senior Policy Officer Hedge Fund Manager International Development Consultant Global Management Consultant Macroeconomist Environmental Economist Strategy Consultant Chief Economist
+ 10 more

Master of Business Administration (Health Management)
On Campus, Online
16 - 18 months
$55,500 - $65,530
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Manager Health Services Manager Healthcare Consultant
Healthcare Manager Health Administrator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Clinical Manager Health Services Manager Healthcare Consultant Healthcare Manager Health Administrator + 2 more
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More about medical administration courses

Medical administration is a vital field within the healthcare sector, providing support to medical practitioners and ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities across Australia. If you are considering a career in this rewarding area, you’ll find a variety of Medical Administration courses tailored to suit your level of experience and educational background. With 57 courses available, learners can choose from options ranging from beginner courses such as the Certificate II in Health Support Services (Health Administration) to advanced qualifications like the Diploma of Health Administration.

For those interested in starting their journey in medical administration without prior experience, there are numerous beginner courses available. Notably, the Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration) equips students with essential skills in managing administrative tasks in a healthcare setting. Additionally, the Certificate III in Health Administration provides foundational knowledge and is offered by reputable local providers such as Victoria University and South Metropolitan TAFE.

For experienced learners, the advanced courses in medical administration help enhance expertise and career prospects. For example, the Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting and the Diploma of Clinical Coding are excellent pathways to senior roles. Moreover, institutions like UNE Partnerships and IHNA provide quality training that prepares students for the demands of the healthcare industry.

Health Coach, Nutrition Advisor, or even progress to roles like Hospital Scientist and Rehabilitation Consultant. These positions often attract competitive salaries and provide the chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Courses.com.au. With dedicated support and expert training providers like Murdoch University and The University of Sydney, you can find the right course to help you achieve your goals in this dynamic field.

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