Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator

The College of Health Care Professions

Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator managing relationships with externship sites for students. Ensuring hands-on experience and compliance in aligning with industry standards and enhancing student success.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

No specified benefits included

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Hard Skills & Tools

externship managementstudent performance monitoringresume writinginterview preparationdocumentation maintenanceevaluation trackingnetworkingoutreach

Soft Skills

mentoringrelationship buildingcommunicationprofessionalismguidancecollaboration

Certifications

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Phlebotomy CertificationPatient Care Technician (PCT) CertificationCPR certification