Business Administration Apprenticeship

Medical Administrator - Incorporating Business Administration Level 3 - Apprenticeship Standard and City & Guilds Level 3 in Business Administration

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training Course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

• Monday - Friday
• A mix between early starts and late finishes covering practice opening hours of 8.00am - 6.30pm
• 30 hours a week

Start Date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions Available

1

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Reception and telephone duties
  • Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice
  • Receive and make calls as required
  • Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery
  • Cover all reception duties / tasks as necessary
  • Deal with general enquiries
• Data input / quality
  • Registrations of new patients - data entry and medical records
  • Process patients change of address
  • Process repeat prescription request in accordance with practice guidelines
  • Ensure all scanned data is attached to the correct patient
  • To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures
  • Accurate scanning, completion and filing of electronic records
  • Deal with inbound and outbound post
  • Ensure that stock and supplies are replaced

Where you'll work

41 SULLIVAN WAY
WIGAN
WN1 3TB

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training Provider

PMA LTD

Training Course

Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn

Course contents
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.