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What is a metal flow coordinator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a metal flow coordinator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $21.47 an hour? That's $44,657 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -38,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMetal Flow CoordinatorUS Average
Salary
3.5

Avg. Salary $44,657

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 6.98%

Black or African American 10.12%

Hispanic or Latino 16.71%

Unknown 4.72%

White 60.96%

Gender

female 55.26%

male 44.74%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.3

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.9

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Metal flow coordinator career paths

Key steps to become a metal flow coordinator

  1. Explore metal flow coordinator education requirements

    Most common metal flow coordinator degrees

    Bachelor's

    44.6 %

    Associate

    24.8 %

    High School Diploma

    17.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific metal flow coordinator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Patient Flow31.63%
    Patient Care23.63%
    OSHA16.83%
    WMS6.07%
    RF5.33%
  3. Complete relevant metal flow coordinator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New metal flow coordinators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a metal flow coordinator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real metal flow coordinator resumes.
  4. Research metal flow coordinator duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and coordinate the workload of the release team members and are responsible for organizing and hosting all production release windows.
    • Monitor the work flow of the Lockbox department.
    • Coach Lockbox associates on daily performance & provide timely and constructive feedback.
    • Help Medicaid eligible members to secure both physical and behavioral services in the community by reviewing and preparing prior authorization requests.
  5. Apply for metal flow coordinator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a metal flow coordinator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average metal flow coordinator salary

The average metal flow coordinator salary in the United States is $44,657 per year or $21 per hour. Metal flow coordinator salaries range between $33,000 and $60,000 per year.

Average metal flow coordinator salary
$44,657 Yearly
$21.47 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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