What is the difference between an office manager and a practice manager?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

The difference between an office manager and a practice manager is their industry and the level of work required of them. Office managers work in any industry, while practice managers only work in healthcare. Because of this, many practices will have both an office manager and a practice manager.

An office manager is a head receptionist who has been given additional management responsibilities. The office manager might help you with accounts receivable or inventory control. But this role will be very limited in their management responsibilities and has typically little business training.

Meanwhile, the practice manager functions between the office and hospital administrators. They spend at least half of their working time in management and have had some training in practice management. The practice manager usually is transitioning from an office manager to a hospital administrator.