Medical Assisting Externship Coordinator – 3+ yrs experience required

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. Through its family of institutions, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry.

About the role

The Medical Assisting Externship Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting student transitions from classroom instruction to hands-on training at externship sites, with a focus on employment outcomes. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the externship experience, from site development and student placement to compliance, documentation, and post-externship employment conversions. A key performance benchmark is converting at least 50% of externship placements into job offers, with a goal of 70%.

Responsibilities

• Secure, maintain, and expand a network of externship sites with a focus on employers seeking to hire students post-externship.
• Coordinate timely student placements to ensure the externship begins concurrently with the start of the externship module.
• Monitor student attendance and completion of externship hours; track progress to ensure timely graduation.
• Conduct site visits, mid-point, and final evaluations to assess the quality of the learning environment and student performance.
• Ensure all required immunizations and documentation are completed prior to site placement.
• Collaborate with Career Services to align externship opportunities with potential employment outcomes.
• 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.
• Provide exceptional student service through regular communication, troubleshooting concerns, and supporting retention and program completion.
• Represent the program professionally with community partners and employers; participate in career fairs or other outreach events as needed.

Requirements

• 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.

Schedule

Hours are generally standard, with one late shift per week until 7:00pm – 8:00pm to ensure quality support and availability to evening students.

Pay

Pay Range: $30–$34 per hour. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, and budget.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service with the company
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 401K with a company match
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x 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