Medication Care Coordinator

This program is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to provide excellent support In a pharmacy or clinical environment
and the knowledge to achieve the Certified Medical Administration Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certifications.

This 22-week on line certification program provides comprehensive training in the areas of Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures and Administration, as well as Pharmacy Technician Principles and Practices. Upon completion of the program, you will be skilled in areas of Medical Office administration and Pharmacy, and prepared for dual healthcare certifications (CMAA and CPhT), increasing your marketability in the field and allowing for greater flexibility in your career path.

Upon completion of the program, students are uniquely prepared to serve as a liaison between clinical providers, the pharmacy, and consumers. Students are prepared to assist consumers with their medication plan, insurance, and other services including the medication distribution process.

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED

• 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 pharmacy technician within various pharmacy organizations

 

• Verify medication orders, calculate and measure dosage, and prepare and package medications

Upon completion of the program, students are uniquely prepared to serve as a liaison between clinical providers, the pharmacy, and consumers. Students are prepared to assist consumers with their medication plan, insurance, and other services including the medication distribution process.

ATTAINABLE CAREERS:

Medication Care Coordinator

Pharmacy lnformaticist

Consumer Medication Coordinator

Pharmacy Technician

Patient-centered Care Coordinator

Pharmacy Assistant

Patient Services Representative

TARGET CERTIFICATIONS:

CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician

CMAA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant