Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator

CHCP•Dallas, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between academic training and professional practice for aspiring Medical Assistants. This position is instrumental in cultivating and managing strategic partnerships with externship sites, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in real-world healthcare settings. The Coordinator will oversee the externship program's operational and compliance aspects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role is critical in fostering student success, enhancing employability, and strengthening the institution's reputation within the medical community. Key highlights of the role include: Facilitating meaningful connections between students and healthcare organizations to provide impactful externship experiences. Developing a robust network of externship partners to ensure diverse and high-quality placement opportunities. Monitoring student progress and performance to maximize learning outcomes and professional readiness. Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards to uphold program integrity. Collaborating with internal teams to support students' transition from externship to full-time employment. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with opportunities to make a tangible impact on students' career trajectories while contributing to the broader mission of advancing healthcare education. Secure and manage a comprehensive network of externship sites for Medical Assistant students, ensuring a diverse range of placement opportunities. Achieve and maintain a minimum of 40% extern-to-hire conversion rate across assigned sites, demonstrating program effectiveness and value. Conduct regular site visits to monitor student performance, address concerns, and strengthen relationships with externship partners. Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including compliance with TWC regulations. Collaborate with Career Services and Placement teams to facilitate seamless transitions from externship to full-time employment for students. Provide guidance to students on attendance, professionalism, and performance expectations during their externship experience. Conduct externship orientations and offer support in resume writing and interview preparation to enhance students' employability. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including timecards, evaluations, and affiliation agreements, to ensure program accountability. Track student progress throughout the externship, ensuring completion of final evaluations and exit interviews to assess outcomes. Promote the externship program within the medical community through targeted outreach and networking initiatives.

Requirements

A minimum of 3+ years of practical experience in the medical field, demonstrating a strong foundation in healthcare operations.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required to ensure professional expertise.
Phlebotomy Certification and Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification required to support comprehensive student preparation.
A demonstrated passion for helping students succeed, with a focus on mentorship and professional development.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification preferred, reflecting a commitment to patient safety and emergency readiness.
No prior teaching experience required, making this an excellent opportunity for professionals transitioning into education-focused roles.

Responsibilities

Secure and manage a comprehensive network of externship sites for Medical Assistant students, ensuring a diverse range of placement opportunities.
Achieve and maintain a minimum of 40% extern-to-hire conversion rate across assigned sites, demonstrating program effectiveness and value.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor student performance, address concerns, and strengthen relationships with externship partners.
Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including compliance with TWC regulations.
Collaborate with Career Services and Placement teams to facilitate seamless transitions from externship to full-time employment for students.
Provide guidance to students on attendance, professionalism, and performance expectations during their externship experience.
Conduct externship orientations and offer support in resume writing and interview preparation to enhance students' employability.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including timecards, evaluations, and affiliation agreements, to ensure program accountability.
Track student progress throughout the externship, ensuring completion of final evaluations and exit interviews to assess outcomes.
Promote the externship program within the medical community through targeted outreach and networking initiatives.