Externship Coordinator – 3+ Years Medical Assisting Experience Required

Location: Sacramento, CA, us Department: 70 - Career Services Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company 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

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%.

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.

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: $31-$35/hr (Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, and budget.)

Qualifications

Active Medical Assistant license with proven 3 years experience.

Associate’s degree or higher preferred; equivalent work experience in community outreach, workforce development, healthcare partnerships or as a Medical Assistant will be considered.

3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant, proficient in both front- and back-office operations.

2 years of experience in project coordination, community engagement, and employer relations, with additional background in sales/marketing; career services experience strongly preferred.

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Knowledge of or experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.

Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel regularly for site visits.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working within a data tracking system, Student Information System or CRM.

Familiarity with accreditation standards, externship program coordination, or student services preferred.

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