Practice Administrator

Personnel, financial and many other related matters in a medical facility need a great amount of attention and careful handling which is undertaken by this position. The business end of a medical practice requires management, carried out by a Practice Administrator.

A Practice Administrator is responsible for hiring, training, supervising, retention  and evaluation of  all levels of administrative staff. Preparing bank deposits, developing reports of income and expenditure and ensuring that the medical facility has its accounts running smoothly are all parts of the Practice Administrator’s job.

A Practice Administrator has a wide range of responsibilities, from ensuring that the janitorial and maintenance staff is keeping the medical facility clean and well maintained, to carrying out different software application processes, such as spreadsheets and emails when required.

Overseeing the purchasing section of the medical facility requires a Practice Administrator to keep track of the items that need to be purchased regularly, and determining whether the supply has been furnished.

Common attributes of Practice Administrator include:

• Great oral and communication skills -- Great leadership and developmental qualities -- Good organizational skills -- Ability to deal with different types of software applications
• Bachelor’s degree in health administration or business along with adequate knowledge in medical practices and equipments.  Advanced degrees and certifications are a big plus
• Five to ten years experience in related field is an added advantage.

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