Medical Assistant Career & Externship Coordinator 3+ Years MA Experience

Unitek Learning • Reno, NV

4d • $24 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

Unitek College of Nursing is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to transition into a hybrid Career Services and Externship Coordinator role. In this position, you will leverage your medical assisting expertise to guide students from the classroom to externship and into meaningful employment. Your responsibilities will include coordinating externship placements, coaching students and graduates, and fostering partnerships with healthcare employers in the Reno area. This role is dynamic and relationship-focused, blending student support with employer outreach.

Requirements

• At least three years of hands-on Medical Assisting experience. This experience is required to meet accreditation qualifications for the position.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program.
• Strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and follow-through skills.
• Confidence reaching out to healthcare employers and developing new partnerships.
• Ability to manage multiple students, deadlines, employer relationships, and detailed documentation.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business technology

Nice To Haves

• Experience in externship coordination, student support, career services, healthcare recruiting, employer relations, community outreach, or business development.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or training others.
• Familiarity with student information, CRM, or case-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality externship placements for Medical Assisting students.
• Prepare students for externship and clearly communicate expectations for attendance, performance, and professionalism.
• Monitor student progress, required hours, evaluations, and documentation.
• Conduct externship site visits and maintain relationships with site supervisors.
• Coach students and graduates in resume development, interviewing, job-search strategies, and professional communication.
• Connect qualified graduates with job opportunities and support them through the hiring process.
• Build relationships with clinics, medical practices, hospitals, and other healthcare employers.
• Develop new externship sites and hiring opportunities through proactive outreach and networking.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and accreditation-ready student and employer records.

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 the 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 the program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree