�Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator

CHCP Healthcare and Educational Services LLC; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CHCP Healthcare and Educational Services LLC in Houston, TX, seeks a Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator to bridge academic training and clinical practice, overseeing externship programs and site relationships.

This full-time on-site role requires cultivating externship sites, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding students through resume writing and interview preparation, with a focus on employability outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical experience in the medical field.
• CMA credential is required.
• Phlebotomy Certification and PCT Certification are required.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secure and manage a network of externship sites for Medical Assistant students and ensure 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 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 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 and ensure completion of final evaluations and exit interviews.
• Promote the externship program through outreach and networking within the medical community.

Skills

3+ years medical field experience

CPR certification

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential

Phlebotomy Certification

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification

Job description

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 DescriptionThe 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 institutions 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