Medical Assistant Career & Externship Coordinator

Unitek College Of Nursing • Fremont, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Unitek College of Nursing is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant for a hybrid Career Services and Externship Coordinator role. The coordinator helps Medical Assisting students move from classroom learning to externships and employment by arranging placements, preparing and coaching students and graduates, and building partnerships with local healthcare employers. The role draws on hands-on Medical Assisting experience to support students, employers, and pathways from education to employment.

The position involves coordinating and monitoring externships, conducting site visits, providing career coaching, connecting qualified graduates with job opportunities, developing employer relationships, and maintaining accurate, accreditation-ready records. It is an active, relationship-driven role involving student support and 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 externships and 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 insurance starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service with the company.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed