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About Clinic Manager

A Clinic Manager, as the name suggests, is a person who is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a clinic or outpatient department in a hospital. Clinic Managers supervise all of the operational activities of a medical business, ensuring that the clinic runs smooth and proper care is taken of patients. They also ensure that any patient complaints are taken care of promptly by the staff,

Clinic Manager is a leadership position in a clinic. They are usually also responsible for certain human resource management of medical facilities. This includes hiring activities such as advertising vacancies, taking interviews, helping with the onboarding of new recruits and conducting the orientation and training of new staff members.

Clinic Managers also usually have the authority to provide operations instructions to the staff members of a clinic and they also keep track of the performance of staff members and provide feedback to the higher authorities when required.

Clinic Managers are also required to perform the planning for the expansion and smooth running of a clinic. They are required to talk to various vendors to source the equipment and consumables for a clinic. They must also ensure that a clinic is running in compliance with the local health and hygiene laws.

Responsibilities of a Clinic Manager

Given below are some common job responsibilities of a Clinic Manager role.

• Providing administrative instructions to the office staff.
• Overlooking the hiring and training activities of staff.
• Ensuring high standards of service and patient care.
• Coordinating with patients and doctors.
• Maintaining patient records and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Planning for the growth and betterment of the clinic.

Eligibility to become Clinic Manager

Check the table below for the job requirements of a Clinic Manager.

Education	Usually, a bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement for Clinic Managers. Some clinics might allow candidates from any educational background while others may only accept candidates with education in specific fields including paramedical courses, hospital administration etc. Students with professional degrees may be given preference for the role. The education will also depend on the type of clinic (dermatology, dentist, Ayurveda etc.) MBA degrees are generally not seen as a requirement but significantly increase the chances of growth and selection.
Work Experience	Candidates are required to have around 2 to 5 years of experience for this job role.
Skills	The skills required to become a Clinic Manager have been listed below. Excellent Communication Skills Self-Motivated Leadership Skills Team Management Skills Experience in a relevant administrative role Well-versed with MS Office software Disciplined Eye For Detail

Courses To Become A Clinic Manager

The following courses are suitable for students who wish to take up a career as a Clinic Manager.

Course	Average Fee	MHA Colleges in India
BBA in Healthcare Management	Rs. 2.00 - 2.50 lacs	Parul University, Vadodara KIIT University, Bhubaneswar Ramaiah Univerisity Of Applied Sciences (RUAS), Bangalore NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata Amity University Manesar, Gurgaon
MBA - Healthcare & Hospital Management	Rs. 1.50 - 2.50 lacs
Master of Health/Hospital Administration (MHA)	Rs. 1.50 - 2.00 lacs

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Types of Job Roles Clinic Manager

The job profiles for Clinic Managers are generally the same. The career options that are available for Clinic Managers generally vary by the type of Clinic or medical facility they work in. Some of the job roles related to that of a Clinic Manager have also been provided below.

• Clinic Sales Manager
• Hospital Manager
• Hospital Administrator etc.

Employment Sector/Industry for Clinic Manager

The career opportunities for Clinic Managers are mostly available in private clinics as well as hospitals. Depending on the educational background as well as work experience of a candidate, they can take up Clinic Manager roles in various kinds of speciality clinics such as:

• Dermatology Clinic
• Skin Clinic
• Nursing Homes
• Ayurvedic Clinics
• Medical Centres
• Fitness Centres
• Nutritionist Clinics
• Veterinary Clinics etc.

Pay Scale/Salary of Clinic Manager

Clinic Managers is a well-paid profession that offers good salary packages and the growth in this field is also above average. Given below are the average salary details of a Clinic Manager in India.

Job Profile	Average	1 - 3 years	5 - 7 years	10 - 12 years
Clinic Manager	Rs. 11.00 LPA	Rs. 3.80 LPA	Rs. 7.00 LPA	Rs. 22.00 LPA
Medical Practice Manager	Rs. 24.50 LPA	Rs. 12.70 LPA	18.00 LPA	Rs. 25.50 LPA

 

Books & Study Material to Become Clinic Manager

Given below are some of the best books for Clinic Managers in India.

• The High-Performing Medical Practice by Owen J Dahl
• The Business Side of Medicine: What Medical Schools Don’t Teach You by Dr Tom Harbin
• Physician Practice Management by Lawrence F. Wolper
• Introduction to Medical Practice Management by Deborah Montone, Michelle Lenzi
• Secrets of the Best-Run Practices by Judy Capko

 

Pros of becoming a Clinic Manager

• Good salary with fast growth.
• Bachelor's education is sufficient.
• Administrative role with supervisory responsibilities.

Cons of becoming a Clinic Manager

• Very detail-oriented job.
• Handling too many responsibilities can get hectic.
• Travelling may be required.