Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator

CHCP Healthcare and Educational Services LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CHCP Healthcare and Educational Services LLC seeks a Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator to bridge clinical training with real-world practice. You will cultivate externship sites, manage compliance, and support student success while strengthening partnerships within the medical community.

The role focuses on securing diverse externship opportunities, monitoring performance, and guiding students through orientation, resumes, and interviews.

Qualifications

• 3 years of practical experience in the medical field.
• CMA credential required.
• Phlebotomy Certification and PCT Certification required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• No prior teaching experience required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mentoring students

Relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Site coordination

Communication with externship sites

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Phlebotomy Certification

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification

CPR certification

Job description

Career Opportunities with CHCP Healthcare and Educational Services LLC

A great place to work.

Careers At CHCP Healthcare and Educational Services LLC

Join a team dedicated to transforming lives through healthcare education. At The College of Healthcare Professions (CHCP), we are committed to empowering future healthcare professionals to succeed in impactful careers. Every role here supports our mission to prepare students for the career of their lives.

Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator

Job Title: Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: 17322 Southwest Freeway, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77074
Position Type: On-site (Not Remote)

Job Description

The Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator plays 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 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.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the medical field.

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required.

Phlebotomy Certification and Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification required.

CPR certification preferred.

No prior teaching experience required; training will be provided.

Passion for mentoring students and supporting their professional development.