Externship & Career Services Coordinator (MA)

Unitek College of Nursing; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation time

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek College of Nursing in California is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant externship coordinator to bridge classroom learning with real-world clinical placements. In this hybrid role, you will coordinate externship sites, coach students, and build partnerships with local healthcare employers while supporting graduates through the job search and hiring processes.

Minimum three years MA experience, certification, strong communication, travel locally, and willingness to work late shifts

Qualifications

• At least three years of hands-on Medical Assisting experience.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program.
• Strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and follow-through skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality externship placements for Medical Assisting students.
• Prepare students for externship and communicate expectations for attendance, performance, and professionalism.
• Monitor student progress, 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.

Skills

Medical Assisting

Communication

Organization

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

Medical Assisting program

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Unitek College of Nursing in California is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant externship coordinator to bridge classroom learning with real-world clinical placements. In this hybrid role, you will coordinate externship sites, coach students, and build partnerships with local healthcare employers while supporting graduates through the job search and hiring processes.

Minimum three years MA experience, certification, strong communication, travel locally, and willingness to work late shifts