Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator

CHCP; Houston (TX); Ibrido; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CHCP is seeking a Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator to bridge academic training with clinical practice. You will cultivate externship sites, manage operations, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards to support student success.

You will drive partnerships, monitor performance, and guide students through orientations, resume writing, and interview prep while maintaining meticulous documentation and supporting career transitions.

Competenze

• Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the medical field.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required.
• Phlebotomy Certification and PCT Certification required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• No prior teaching experience required; training will be provided.
• Passion for mentoring students and supporting their professional development.

Mansioni

• Secure and manage a network of externship sites for Medical Assistant students, ensuring a variety of placement opportunities.
• Achieve and maintain a minimum 40% extern-to-hire conversion rate across assigned sites.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor student performance, address concerns, and maintain strong relationships with externship partners.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including TWC regulations.
• Collaborate with Career Services and Placement teams to support students’ transition from externship to employment.
• Provide guidance to students regarding attendance, professionalism, and performance expectations during externships.
• Conduct externship orientations and assist students with resume writing and interview preparation.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including timecards, evaluations, and affiliation agreements.
• Track student progress throughout the externship and ensure completion of final evaluations and exit interviews.
• Promote the externship program through outreach and networking within the medical community.

Conoscenze

3 years exp in medical field

CMA credential

Phlebotomy Certification

PCT Certification

CPR certification

Mentoring students

Formazione

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Phlebotomy Certification

PCT Certification

CPR certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title:Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator

Employment Type:Full-Time

Location:2616 South Loop West, Suite 201, Houston, TX 77054
Position Type:On-site (Not Remote)

Job Description

TheMedical Assistant Externship Coordinatorplays a key role in bridging the gap between academic training and professional practice for aspiring Medical Assistants. This position is responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with externship sites to ensure students gain valuable hands-on experience in real-world healthcare settings.

The Coordinator oversees the operational and compliance aspects of the externship program while ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. This role is essential to fostering student success, improving employability outcomes, and strengthening the institution’s partnerships within the medical community.

Responsibilities

• Secure and manage a network of externship sites for Medical Assistant students, ensuring a variety of placement opportunities.

• Achieve and maintain aminimum 40% extern-to-hire conversion rateacross assigned sites.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor student performance, address concerns, and maintain strong relationships with externship partners.

• Ensure compliance withfederal, state, and accreditation requirements, including TWC regulations.

• Collaborate withCareer Services and Placement teamsto support students’ transition from externship to employment.

• Provide guidance to students regardingattendance, professionalism, and performance expectationsduring externships.

• Conduct externship orientations and assist students withresume writing and interview preparation.

• Maintain accurate documentation, includingtimecards, evaluations, and affiliation agreements.

• Track student progress throughout the externship and ensure completion offinal evaluations and exit interviews.

• Promote the externship program throughoutreach and networking within the medical community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of3 years of practical experience in the medical field.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)credential required.

• Phlebotomy CertificationandPatient Care Technician (PCT) Certificationrequired.

• CPR certificationpreferred.

• No prior teaching experience required; training will be provided.

• Passion formentoring students and supporting their professional development.