Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator 3+ Years MA Experience Job at Unitek College Of Nursing, Concord, CA

  • Unitek College Of Nursing
  • Concord, CA

Job Description



Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. 

Through its family of institutions, including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry. 

Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer-based training and workforce development programs nationwide.

Job Description



Take your Medical Assisting experience beyond the exam room. Unitek College of Nursing is looking for an experienced Medical Assistant who wants to make a broader impact in healthcare. In this hybrid Career Services and Externship Coordinator role, you will help Medical Assisting students transition from the classroom to externship and ultimately into meaningful employment. You will coordinate externship placements, coach students and graduates, and develop partnerships with Concord-area healthcare employers. This is an active, relationship-driven role that combines student support, employer outreach, and

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Your Medical Assisting experience gives you firsthand knowledge of what students need to succeed in a healthcare workplace. You will use that experience to prepare students, support employers, and create pathways from education to employment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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.

Hours are generally, one late shift per week, until 7:00pm – 8:00pm, will be needed to ensure quality support and availability to evening students.

Pay Range: $30- $34(Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, and budget.)

Qualifications



WHAT YOU BRING

  • At least three years of hands-on Medical Assisting experience. This experience is required to meet accreditation

    qualifications

    for the position.
  • 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.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience in externship coordination, student support, career services, healthcare recruiting, employer relations, community outreach, or business development.
  • Experience coaching, mentoring, or training others.
  • Familiarity with student information, CRM, or case-management systems.

Additional Information



We Offer:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
  • 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
  • 401K with a Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
  • Leadership development and training for career advancement
  • Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Afternoon shift

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