Getting a Medical Receptionist role in the healthcare industry is a key first step in your career. Studying a Health Administration course will give you the foundation skills you need to kickstart your career and apply practical skills like the ability to manage health administrative systems and work health safety and legal knowledge straight into your job. With a few years of experience, the right set of hands-on skills, and a recognised healthcare qualification, you can look to make the move into becoming a Practice Manager or other managerial roles in the industry.