Medical Assistant Career & Externship Coordinator
About The Position
Unitek College of Nursing is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant to join their team as a hybrid Career Services and Externship Coordinator. In this role, you will help Medical Assisting students transition from the classroom to externship and employment. You will coordinate externship placements, coach students and graduates, and develop partnerships with Reno-area healthcare employers. This is an active, relationship-driven role that combines student support, employer outreach, and career development. Your Medical Assisting experience will be crucial in preparing students, supporting employers, and creating pathways from education to employment.
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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
