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Externship Coordinator – 3+ Years Medical Assisting Experience Required

Unitek Learning•Sacramento, CA
•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assisting Externship Coordinator supports students as they transition from classroom instruction to hands-on externship training, with an emphasis on employment outcomes. The role manages the externship experience, including developing and maintaining sites, placing students, ensuring compliance and documentation, and supporting post-externship employment conversions. A key performance benchmark is converting at least 50% of externship placements into job offers, with a goal of 70%. The coordinator works with students, site supervisors, employers, community partners, and Career Services to ensure externships begin on time, meet program requirements, and provide a strong learning environment. The position also provides student support, tracks progress toward graduation, and represents the program at outreach events as needed. Hours generally include one late shift per week until 7:00–8:00 p.m. to support evening students. This is a campus-based position.

Requirements

  • Active Medical Assistant license and three years of experience as a Medical Assistant.
  • Three years of Medical Assistant experience, proficient in front- and back-office operations.
  • Two years of experience in project coordination, community engagement, and employer relations.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel regularly for site visits.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working with a data-tracking system, Student Information System, or CRM.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate’s degree or higher; equivalent work experience in community outreach, workforce development, healthcare partnerships, or as a Medical Assistant will be considered.
  • Additional background in sales or marketing.
  • Career services experience.
  • Knowledge of or experience in the healthcare industry.
  • Familiarity with accreditation standards, externship program coordination, or student services.

Responsibilities

  • Secure, maintain, and expand a network of externship sites, prioritizing employers interested in hiring students after the externship.
  • Coordinate timely student placements so externships begin concurrently with the start of the externship module.
  • Monitor student attendance and externship-hour completion, tracking progress toward timely graduation.
  • Conduct site visits and midpoint and final evaluations to assess the learning environment and student performance.
  • Ensure required immunizations and documentation are completed before students are placed at sites.
  • Collaborate with Career Services to align externship opportunities with potential employment outcomes.
  • Maintain detailed records and documentation in accordance with program, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
  • Educate and support site supervisors and students on externship policies, expectations, and procedures.
  • Communicate regularly with students, troubleshoot concerns, and support retention and program completion.
  • Represent the program professionally with community partners and employers, and participate in career fairs or other outreach events as needed.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage 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 two floating holidays.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
  • Leadership development and training for career advancement.
  • Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on program.

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