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Qualification Details

BSB31112 - Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

BSB31112 Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge of  individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various medical administration contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate knowledge to provide technical advice and support to a team.

Job roles 

• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Records Clerk
• Medical Secretary.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 13 

2 core units plus
11 elective units 

5 elective units  must be selected from the Group A units  listed below. 
4 elective units  must be selected from the Group B units  listed below.

The remaining 2 elective units  may be selected from Group A , Group B  or Group C  units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level or one level higher or lower.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core Units 

IT Use 

BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

BSBWHS201A Contribute to health and safety of self and others 

Elective units 

Group A units 

Medical Services Administration 

BSBMED301B Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

BSBMED302B Prepare and process medical accounts

BSBMED303B Maintain patient records

BSBMED304B Assist in controlling stocks and supplies

BSBMED305B Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment

BSBMED401B Manage patient record keeping system 

Group B units 

Financial Administration 

BSBFIA302A Process payroll

BSBFIA303A Process accounts payable and receivable

BSBFIA304A Maintain a general ledger 

General Administration 

BSBADM307B Organise schedules 

IT Use 

BSBITU302B Create electronic presentations

BSBITU303A Design and produce text documents

BSBITU304A Produce spreadsheets

BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents 

Writing 

BSBWRT301A Write simple documents 

Group C Units 

Customer Service 

BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers 

Diversity 

BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity 

Financial Administration 

BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records 

General Administration 

BSBADM302B Produce texts from notes

BSBADM303B Produce texts from audio transcription

BSBADM311A Maintain business resources 

Information Management 

BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

BSBINM302A Utilise a knowledge management system

BSBINM303A Handle receipt and despatch of information 

Innovation 

BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation 

Interpersonal Communication 

BSBCMM301B Process customer complaints  

IT Use 

BSBITU301A Create and use databases

BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions  

Work Health and Safety 

BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 

Product Skills and Advice 

BSBPRO301A Recommend products and services

Sustainability 

BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices  

Workplace Effectiveness 

BSBWOR204A Use business technology

BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development

BSBWOR302A Work effectively as an off-site worker

Licencing Information

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Employability Skills

Employability Skills and Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• clearly communicating workplace information to others (verbal and non-verbal)
• communicating sensitively in a cross-cultural context
• communicating with colleagues and clients to handle verbal inquiries such as payroll questions, medical appointments or records enquiries
• communicating with people who speak languages other than English
• interpreting needs of clients (internal or external)
• reading and interpreting workplace related documentation
• writing to audience needs

Teamwork

• applying knowledge of own role to complete activities efficiently to support team activities and tasks
• working in a team of people to provide office and medical administration services
• working with diverse individuals and groups

Problem-solving

• developing practical responses to common breakdowns in workplace systems and procedures
• rectifying discrepancies or errors in documentation and transactions
• taking action to resolve concerns

Initiative and enterprise

• adapting to new and emerging situations in the workplace
• being proactive and creative in responding to workplace problems, changes and challenges

Planning and organising

• allocating resources to workplace tasks and requirements
• collecting, analysing and organising workplace data
• identifying risk factors and taking action to minimise risk
• organising meeting schedules for clients and colleagues and negotiating alternative arrangements
• planning for contingencies
• planning information and documentation requirements
• utilising or determining required resources

Self-management

• following workplace documentation such as codes of practice or operating procedures
• projecting a professional image when representing the organisation
• setting own work program and managing time to ensure tasks are done on time
• taking personal responsibility at the appropriate level
• working ethically when dealing with financial transactions

Learning

• maintaining continuous learning by seeking out opportunities for improvement and developing new skills
• seeking assistance and expert advice

Technology

• using business related technology safely (OHS)
• using business technology such as software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and scheduling

Pathway Information

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

 

• BSB20112 Certificate II in Business or other relevant qualification/s

OR

• with vocational experience assisting in a range of support roles without a formal business qualification.

 

Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:

• Administration Assistant
• Clerical Worker
• Data Entry Operator
• Information Desk Clerk
• Office Junior
• Receptionist.

This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:

• BSB40507 Certificate IV in Business Administration.