Medical Administrator

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $70,980
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a medical administrator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB30120

Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)

Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT47321

Certificate IV in Health Administration

Online
12 months
$0 - $3,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $26,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11218NAT

Diploma of Health Administration

Online
18 months
$6,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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What can you do with a Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)?

11th January 2022

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Health Administration?

5th January 2022

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

1st September 2020