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Commercial Clerk / Office Administrator – Healthcare Sector Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Kaufmann/-frau - Gesundheitswesen

The apprenticeship as a Commercial Clerk in Healthcare is a recognized, three-year vocational training program within industry and trade. It prepares you to handle commercial and administrative tasks in various healthcare facilities, ranging from patient admission to the billing of services.

What you do

  • Patient admission and administration
  • Appointment scheduling and coordination
  • Billing services with health insurance companies and patients
  • Materials management and purchasing of medical supplies
  • Maintaining patient records and data management
  • Correspondence with patients, doctors, insurance companies, and suppliers
  • Support in human resources administration

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss or equivalent)
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Interest in medical and commercial topics
  • Meticulousness and a sense of responsibility
  • Empathy and service orientation when dealing with patients
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications
  • Very good German language skills (B2 level)

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in areas such as financial accounting, human resources, or purchasing
  2. 2Advanced training to become a Specialist in Health and Social Services (Fachwirt)
  3. 3Advanced training to become a Business Administrator in Healthcare (Betriebswirt)
  4. 4Advancement to managerial positions in administration
  5. 5Pursuing university studies in Health Management or Business Administration

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Commercial Clerk / Office Administrator – Healthcare Sector Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 950 to 1,250 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Commercial Clerk / Office Administrator – Healthcare Sector Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Commercial Clerk / Office Administrator – Healthcare Sector Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss or equivalent); Good communication and organizational skills; Interest in medical and commercial topics; Meticulousness and a sense of responsibility.

Where can I find open Commercial Clerk / Office Administrator – Healthcare Sector Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Commercial Clerk / Office Administrator – Healthcare Sector

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.