Professional Development
Medication Care Coordinator
What does a Medication Care Coordinator do?
With the Medication Care Coordinator career training, you’ll learn the skills needed to provide support within a pharmacy. Your work/role will help to improve the overall patient experience.
Where Can You Work?
A medication care coordinator works in a pharmacy setting within hospitals or in standalone retail locations.
Length
24 Weeks
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Kinn's Medical Administrative Assistant
- eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Cost
$4,000
Medication Care Coordinator
Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.
Upon completion of this training, you’ll be able to:
- Understand basic human anatomy and utilize medical terminology in a healthcare facility
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS and other healthcare regulations and laws
- Obtain patient information, verify insurance, file medical records and perform other office procedures
- Understand the different roles of the medical care coordinator within various pharmacy organizations
- Verify medication orders, calculate and measure dosage, and prepare and package medications
Courses - 24 Weeks
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office - Word Level 1 and 2
- Microsoft Office - Excel Level 1 and 2
- Medical Office Procedures and Administration
- Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices
Program Preview
Medication Care Coordinator Job Possibilities
Consumer Medication Coordinator
$24,000 – $51,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Compounding Specialist (Compounding Pharmacy Tech)
$24,000 – $55,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Medication Care Coordinator
$36,000 – $80,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Certification Information
Upon completion of your training, you’ll be qualified to earn the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant credential and the Certified Pharmacy Technician through the National Healthcareer Association.
Pharmacy Technician Training Certification
The Pharmacy Technician Training Certification (ExCPT) helps you gain the skills needed to work in a pharmacy as well as receive requests from prescriptions from doctor’s offices and patients.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Demonstrate your expertise in the field and become qualified for a number of administrative duties, as well as direct contact with patients in clinical settings.
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Payment Options
Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.
Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.
Program Comparison
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Emerge Education
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Community College
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$4,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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Meet Your Training Specialist
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 24 weeks, making students job-ready in 6 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
