Externship Coordinator - Medical Assistant

Concorde Career College • San Diego, CA

385d • $65,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Externship Coordinator at Concorde Career Colleges plays a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare by coordinating clinical placements for medical assistant students. This position involves fostering relationships with clinical affiliates, ensuring students meet their clinical objectives, and contributing to community development through education and mentorship. The role is mission-driven, focusing on the personal and professional growth of both students and staff, while also offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Must meet appropriate teacher qualifications for the program.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Customer service skills are essential.
• Marketing and/or sales experience is a plus.
• Must have current car insurance and valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Must meet extern site contracts requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sales or marketing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule placements for medical assistant students.
• Maintain communication with clinical affiliates through newsletters to relay crucial clinical information.
• Achieve assigned extern to hire metrics.
• Ensure students meet clinical objectives and verify their progress regularly.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and Graduate Employment Director to achieve all goals.
• Assist in new clinical affiliate acquisition and preceptor orientation.
• Document site visits and conduct audits to maintain quality standards.
• Provide problem-solving support for students during clinic hours.
• Engage in ongoing training, classroom instruction, and assessment activities.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for associates and tuition reduction programs.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree