Externship Coordinator – 3+ Years Medical Assisting Experience Required

About the role

The Medical Assisting Externship Coordinator supports student transitions from classroom instruction to hands-on training at externship sites, focusing on employment outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the externship experience, including site development, student placement, compliance, documentation, and post-externship employment conversions.

• Secure, maintain, and expand a network of externship sites, focusing on employers seeking to hire students post-externship.

• Carefully coordinate timely student placements to ensure the externship begins concurrently with the start of the externship module.

• Maintain detailed records and documentation in accordance with programmatic, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

• Educate and support site supervisors and students on externship policies, expectations, and procedures.

• Represent the program professionally with community partners and employers; participate in career fairs or other outreach events as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Medical Assistant license with proven 3 years experience.

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred; equivalent work experience in community outreach, workforce development, healthcare partnerships or as a Medical Assistant will be considered.

• 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, proficient in both front- and back-office operations.

• 2 years of experience in project coordination, community engagement, and employer relations, with additional background in sales/marketing; career services experience strongly preferred.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

• Knowledge of or experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.

• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel regularly for site visits.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working within a data tracking system, Student Information System or CRM.

• Familiarity with accreditation standards, externship program coordination, or student services preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company

• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday

• 401K with a Company Match

• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary

• Leadership development and training for career advancement

• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program