Healthcare Externship Coordinator & Career Coach

Unitek Learning; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting 1

2 Weeks Vacation

12 paid Holidays and 2 FloatingHoliday

401K with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Leadership development and training

Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant who wants to make a broader impact in healthcare. In this hybrid Career Services and Externship Coordinator role, you will coordinate externship placements, coach students and graduates, and develop partnerships with Reno-area healthcare employers.

This active, relationship-driven position combines student support, employer outreach, and a focus on preparing students for externships and meaningful employment.

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.
• Ability to travel locally and driving is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business technology.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

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.

Skills

Medical Assisting

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Travel locally

Education

Medical Assisting program

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Unitek Learning is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant who wants to make a broader impact in healthcare. In this hybrid Career Services and Externship Coordinator role, you will coordinate externship placements, coach students and graduates, and develop partnerships with Reno-area healthcare employers.

This active, relationship-driven position combines student support, employer outreach, and a focus on preparing students for externships and meaningful employment.