Health care practice managers

Description

Healthcare practice managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the work and resources of medical, dental and other types of healthcare practice, including veterinary practices.

Qualifications

Typical tasks

• plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities of practice staff;
• oversees staff training and monitors training needs;
• takes responsibility for health and safety matters within the practice;
• negotiates contracts for services with other health care providers and purchasers;
• maintains patient files on medical history, consultations made and treatment undertaken and/or drugs prescribed;
• organises duty rosters for professional and support staff in practice;
• takes responsibility for stock control of practice equipment, drugs etc.;
• liaises with relevant outside organisations (e.g. NHS trust, PCT, social services, drug companies, professional bodies);
• responsible for budgeting, pricing and accounting activities within the practice.

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