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Unitek Learning
Medical Assistant Career & Externship Coordinator 3+ Years MA Experience
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$65,520 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Company DescriptionUnitek 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 DescriptionTake 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 Reno-area healthcare employers. This is an active, relationship-driven role that combines student support, employer outreach, and
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.
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.
Experience coaching, mentoring, or training others.
Familiarity with student information, CRM, or case-management systems.
Job DescriptionTake 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 Reno-area healthcare employers. This is an active, relationship-driven role that combines student support, employer outreach, and
WHY THIS ROLE
MATTERSYour 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
DOCoordinate 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.)QualificationsWHAT YOU
BRINGAt 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.