Hybrid Medical Assisting Externship & Careers Coordinator

Unitek College Of Nursing; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation time

Paid holidays

401K with match

Life insurance

Job summary

Unitek College of Nursing is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support students transitioning from classroom to externship and into employment. In a 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 relationship-driven position blends student support with employer outreach and requires campus travel to local sites, strong communication, and

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.
• 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

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

Relationship-building

Time management

Travel locally

Documentation

Education

Medical Assisting program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Unitek College of Nursing is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support students transitioning from classroom to externship and into employment. In a 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 relationship-driven position blends student support with employer outreach and requires campus travel to local sites, strong communication, and