HI 2000

Medication Care Coordinator

100% Online Certification Training

Deliver outstanding assistance in a pharmacy setting with this comprehensive program.

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What Does a Medication Care Coordinator Do?

A Medication Care Coordinator collaborates with every point of contact in a pharmacy to enhance the patient experience and improve medication-related outcomes. This involves working with clinical providers, pharmacists, clinicians, insurance companies, and patients. Some days, the role may resemble that of a pharmacy technician, while on other days, it may require engaging directly with patients to ensure they are adhering to their prescribed drug plans.

  • Gain knowledge of basic human anatomy and apply medical terminology within a healthcare setting.
  • Adhere to HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS, and other applicable healthcare laws and regulations.
  • Collect patient information, confirm insurance coverage, maintain medical records, and carry out various administrative procedures.
  • Recognize the various responsibilities of a pharmacy technician across different pharmacy settings.
  • Review medication orders, determine and measure correct dosages, and prepare and package prescriptions.
 

What You’ll Learn – HI 2000 Medication Care Coordinator

Advance your healthcare career with Amara’s online Medication Care Coordinator program. This 24-week program features five carefully designed courses to deliver the best career training experience.

Our Medical Office Procedures and Administration course, along with Microsoft Office Word and Excel Levels 1 and 2, will equip you with the customer service, software, and administrative skills needed to effectively work with patients, healthcare professionals, and insurance companies.

The Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices course, combined with Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, provides the foundational knowledge required to become a certified pharmacy technician. You’ll gain familiarity with medical terminology and learn essential skills such as prescription processing, pharmacy nomenclature, biopharmaceutics and drug action, dosage calculations, common mathematical formulas, conversions, and more.

Upon completing the Medication Care Coordinator program, you’ll be prepared to take the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exams, both offered by the NHA.

Program Courses

Code Course Duration
PS 1011 Professionalism in Allied Health 2 Weeks
HI 1014 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology 6 Weeks
MS 2000 Microsoft Office Series I 2 Weeks
HI 1011 Medical Office Procedures and Administration 6 Weeks
HI 1017 Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices ASHP 8 Weeks
Total Program Duration 24 Weeks

Enrollment Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Web browser with internet connection
  • Course registration & payment

Amara Covered Materials

  • Expert-led video based training
  • eBook: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant
  • eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
  • Competency assessments
  • National Certification exam fee

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by Amara. They are not included in the tuition costs and are provided at no additional cost to students. However, students have access to these materials for a limited time frame aligned with their program. Access to these materials outside of this period is not guaranteed, and students may be responsible for costs associated with any extended access.

Student Services

  • Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  • Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  • Exam preparation process
  • 1 year post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

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Behavioral Health Technician and Medical Office Certification Training Program—Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Medication Care Coordinator?

A Medication Care Coordinator works in a pharmacy and collaborates with clinical providers, pharmacists, insurance companies and the patient. They may perform tasks similar to a pharmacy technician, such as processing prescriptions and managing medication therapy, while also engaging directly with patients to ensure they follow their medication plans correctly.

The career outlook for a Medication Care Coordinator is very positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 28% over the next ten years.

In the Amara online Medication Care Coordinator certification training program you will learn a comprehensive range of skills, including:

  • Medical office procedures and administration

  • Microsoft Office Word and Excel (Levels 1 and 2)

  • Customer service, software and clerical skills

  • Pharmacy Technician principles and practices

  • Human anatomy and medical terminology

  • Prescription processing and pharmacy nomenclature

  • Biopharmaceutics and drug activity

  • Dosage calculations and common mathematical formulas

  • Preparation for ExCPT and CMAA certification exams

To enroll in the Amara’s Medication Care Coordinator training program, you will need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment.

While Amara does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

GI Bill®

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The total program duration is 24 weeks if completing 15-20 hrs of coursework per week.

The course is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.

Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process, the cost of the national certification exam and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.

The program includes expert-led video-based training, two eBooks (“Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant” and “The Pharmacy Technician”), competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by Amara.

Some Amara programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.

We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certifications you’ll earn in this program are accredited through the exam-issuing authority, the NHA. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exams.

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