Medical Assistant Career & Externship Coordinator

Unitek College Of Nursing • Hayward, CA

7d • 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, supporting students and graduates, and developing relationships with local healthcare employers. The position combines student coaching, externship coordination, and employer outreach, drawing on hands-on Medical Assisting experience to prepare students for workplace expectations and support employers.

The role includes monitoring student progress and required hours, conducting externship site visits, maintaining accurate and accreditation-ready records, coaching students and graduates on career-search skills, and connecting qualified graduates with job opportunities. Local travel is required. Pay is $28.00–$34.00.

Requirements

• At least three years of hands-on Medical Assisting experience; this 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 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.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed