Primary Health Organisation Manager

Primary Health Organisation Managers oversee the daily operations and management of hospitals, large medical and dental centres, community health organisations, and clinical practices. They manage teams of doctors, clinicians, and support staff while ensuring top-level customer service and the billing system maximises incentives from Medicare.

As a Primary Health Organisation Manager you could be developing internal policies and procedures for nursing and administrative staff, preparing a quarterly budget, reading an update to the Medicare billing rules, interviewing a candidate for the clinic’s receptionist position, training a new staff member on record-keeping policies and compliance, or running a staff meeting to discuss some customer service concerns.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $93,600
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a primary health organisation manager?

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Master of Health Services Management

Blended, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $52,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management

Blended, Online
6 - 8 months
$0 - $14,084
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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