Medical Externship Coordinator (Post-externship Placement)

Concord - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Medical Assisting Externship Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting student transitions from classroom instruction to hands-on training at externship sites with a focus on employment outcomes. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the externship experience from site development and student placement to compliance documentation and post-externship employment conversions. While prior experience as a Medical Assistant is not required successful candidates will demonstrate strong project management relationship-building and follow-through skills preferably with experience in healthcare workforce development or community outreach. A key performance benchmark is converting at least 50% of externship placements into job offers with a goal of 70%.

Job Description

Secure maintain and expand a network of externship sites with a focus on employers seeking to hire students post-externship.
Coordinate timely student placements to ensure the externship begins concurrently with the start of the externship module.
Monitor student attendance and completion of externship hours; track progress to ensure timely graduation.
Conduct site visits mid-point and final evaluations to assess the quality of the learning environment and student performance.
Ensure all required immunizations and documentation are completed prior to site placement.
Collaborate with Career Services to align externship opportunities with potential employment outcomes.
Maintain detailed records and documentation in accordance with programmatic accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Educate and support site supervisors and students on externship policies expectations and procedures.
Provide exceptional student service through regular communication troubleshooting concerns and supporting retention and program completion.
Represent the program professionally with community partners and employers; participate in career fairs or other outreach events as needed.

Full-time position with responsibilities of approximately 40 hours per week at the institution.

Campus-based Hybrid. Minimum of three days on campus and two remote/telecommuting after completion of training period where employee can work autonomously. Days on campus may vary based on campus or student support needs.Generally one late shift per week until 7:00pm 8:00pm will be needed to ensure quality support and availability to evening students.

Required Experience:

Job DescriptionThe Medical Assisting Externship Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting student transitions from classroom instruction to hands-on training at externship sites with a focus on employment outcomes. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the externship experience...

Job Description

Job Description

Secure maintain and expand a network of externship sites with a focus on employers seeking to hire students post-externship.
Coordinate timely student placements to ensure the externship begins concurrently with the start of the externship module.
Monitor student attendance and completion of externship hours; track progress to ensure timely graduation.
Conduct site visits mid-point and final evaluations to assess the quality of the learning environment and student performance.
Ensure all required immunizations and documentation are completed prior to site placement.
Collaborate with Career Services to align externship opportunities with potential employment outcomes.
Maintain detailed records and documentation in accordance with programmatic accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Educate and support site supervisors and students on externship policies expectations and procedures.
Provide exceptional student service through regular communication troubleshooting concerns and supporting retention and program completion.
Represent the program professionally with community partners and employers; participate in career fairs or other outreach events as needed.

Full-time position with responsibilities of approximately 40 hours per week at the institution.

Required Experience: