Allied Healthcare Professional
This multi-certification program is the ultimate entry into the healthcare industry, combining the skills of pharmacy technician, electronic health records, billing and coding, and medical office administration. Watch our program sneak peek below!
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Some MedCerts 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.
These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard.” Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs
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MedCerts programs are developed with collaboration from our in-house production team, industry-recognized subject matter experts and our education technology design team. From interactive simulations, interviews with real world experts, game based learning and more, our Instructional Design education model is created to meet the needs of every type of learner.
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MedCerts Tuition Advantage
We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.
Monthly Payment Options as low as
$
519
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Talk with an Education Consultant to pick the perfect payment plan, from paying in full to installments with interest rates from 0-12%.
Total Tuition
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6,000
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The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.
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MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants
MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.
What Does an Allied Healthcare Professional Do?
22,938
Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- Comply with pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations
- Appreciate how the use of EHR, practice management & pharmacy systems affect patient safety and reimbursement
- Recognize ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers and how to utilize them for billing
- Apply knowledge of pharmacology, medication order fill and inventory management in the pharmacy
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant
- eBook: Integrated Electronic Health Records
- eBook: Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach
- eBook: The Pharmacy Technician
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
Allied Healthcare Professional
Job Opportunities
Career Potential
$35,000 – $74,000
Estimated Salary
$24,000 – $48,000
Estimated Salary
Entry-Level
$19,000 – $49,000
Estimated Salary
Disclaimers
- Students in WA State: the pharmacy technician certification is NOT approved for long-term licensing. The WA Board of Pharmacy has additional requirements if the student plans to permanently reside in Washington. If a student is living in WA short-term (less than 2 years) they can obtain a temporary license.
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
FAQs: Online Allied Healthcare Professional Online Certification Training
An allied healthcare professional supports patient care and healthcare operations. They work in diverse settings, such as medical front offices handling billing, coding and patient scheduling, or in assisting pharmacists. These professionals are vital to the effective functioning of the healthcare system and play essential roles in patient health and medical treatment.
Healthcare occupations are expected to expand significantly faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. Each year, approximately 1.8 million job openings are anticipated in these fields, driven by both new job growth and the need to fill positions vacated by workers leaving the sector permanently.
The average starting salary for allied healthcare professionals begins at $35,683. Long-term career potential earnings can reach up to $74,000 for specialty niches such as EMR and EHR assistants. Salaries can vary based on location, experience and the specific setting in which they work.
In the Allied Healthcare Professional program, you will learn skills like:
- Pharmacy laws, HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations
- Use of EHR, practice management & how pharmacy systems affect patient safety and reimbursement
- ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers and how to utilize them for billing
- Pharmacology, medication order fill and inventory management in the pharmacy
To enroll in the Allied Healthcare Professional program, you will need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment.
The cost of the program is $6,000.The cost includes all of your materials and certification exam fees for the CMAA, CEHRS. MCBC and ExCPhT examinations.
MedCerts offers various payment options for the Allied Healthcare Professional certification training program in order to make education accessible for all. This includes monthly payments as low as $519 or the option to utilize government grant funding.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:
The total duration of MedCerts’ Medical Front Office Administration Specialist program is 33 weeks if completing 15-20 hours of coursework per week.
MedCerts’ certification programs are fully online and designed for remote learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace. The instructional design incorporates interactive elements, simulations and expert instruction.
Required courses for the Allied Healthcare Professional program include Medical Office Procedures and Administration, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Pharmacy Technician and Insurance Billing and Coding Essentials.
MedCerts includes exam fees and preparation materials in the program cost. The courses are designed to prepare students to take and pass the CMAA, CEHRS, CPhT and MCBC exams. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.
The Allied Healthcare Professional program includes expert-led video training, eBooks and competency assessments. MedCerts-covered materials also include the cost of the national certification exam fees. Students get access to additional services like dedicated advisors and tailored support as well.
Some MedCerts 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.
There are no clinical requirements for the Allied Healthcare Professional program.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certifications you’ll earn in this program are accredited through the exam-issuing authorities, the National Healthcareer Association and the American Medical Certification Association. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.