Practice Manager
Oversee the administration and daily operations of a professional place of business.
Job opportunities
-
Jobs in SEEK right nowSalary
-
Typical salaryJob satisfaction
-
Job opportunities
-
Jobs in SEEK right nowSalary
-
Typical salaryJob satisfaction
-
On this page
- What's it like to be a Practice Manager?
- How to become a Practice Manager
- Latest Practice Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Practice Managers
- Is Practice Manager the right role for you?
- Practice Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a Practice Manager?
Practice Managers are the people in charge of a professional place of business, such as a medical, dental, legal or veterinary practice.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Designing and implementing processes to keep the practice running smoothly.
- Assisting the practitioner with paperwork.
- Hiring, training and motivating staff.
- Ensuring records are kept in compliance with industry regulations.
- Problem-solving issues occurring in the practice.
- Managing digital databases and records.
- Discussing problems and offer solutions to unhappy clients.
- Reconciling accounts payable and receivable.
How to become a Practice Manager
Formal qualifications are not essential to work as a Practice Manager in most industries, but may be well-regarded by employers.
- Complete a Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration) (BSB30120) or a Certificate III in Health Administration (HLT37315) if you are going into the health industry. These courses are available through TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation.
- Complete a Diploma of Practice Management (HLT57715) for a more generalised course. It will take between 1-2 years full-time to complete.
Compare your salary
Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Practice Managers.Latest Practice Manager jobs on SEEK
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Practice Manager jobs on SEEK right now.Did you find this helpful?
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Practice Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Practice Management
Billing
Patient Care
People Management
Reception
General Practice
Preparing Rosters
Financial Management
Accreditation
Medical Practice
Source: SEEK job ads and SEEK Profile data
Did you find this helpful?
Latest Practice Manager reviews
May 2021
Practice management has it's challenges but lots of rewards
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Business (Medical Administration)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationPodiatry & Physiotherapy
The good thingsIt's a great feeling to be relied on by a team. I have been working at the practice I am at for 9 years now and have been told multiple times that the two businesses I run cannot be with out me. The p...
The challengesOne of the main challenges I have faced working as a practice manager is when team members don't have the same attitude towards work as I do and don't do the required work. When a team member does not...
Read more
Nov 2018
practice manager role can be very rewarding as we are providing a service to the communmity
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Management
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
Specialisationmedicare
The good thingshe good things
If you are passionate about a diverse community of patients its an exceptionally rewarding career. The patients are often friendly and will recognised that you have looked after them we...
The challenges
challenging patients and staff you have to learn to treat everyone the same and not show favouritism
Doctors can also be very challenging as they will not always follow protocols
Read more
Share insights on your current role.
Help people decide if your job is right for them - it only takes a few minutes.Source: SEEK role reviews
SEEK has not verified the truth or accuracy of these comments and does not adopt or endorse any of the comments posted on this page.SEEK collects and posts the comments for what they are worth and for information purposes only to assist candidates to find employment through au.seek.com
