The Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator is a pivotal role within CHCP, designed to bridge the gap between academic preparation and real-world healthcare practice. This role is instrumental in fostering partnerships with externship sites, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in clinical settings that meet industry standards.
Requirements
- Establish and maintain a robust network of externship opportunities tailored to Medical Assistant students.
- Ensure a seamless integration of academic learning with practical application in healthcare environments.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize extern-to-hire conversion rates and support student career transitions.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students, fostering their professional growth and readiness for the healthcare workforce.
- Uphold compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards to maintain program integrity and excellence.
- Secure and manage a comprehensive network of externship sites for Medical Assistant students, ensuring alignment with program objectives and industry standards.
- Achieve and maintain a minimum of 40% extern-to-hire conversion rate across assigned sites.
- Conduct regular site visits to evaluate student performance, address concerns, and strengthen relationships with externship partners.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including adherence to TWC regulations.
- Collaborate with Career Services and Placement teams to facilitate the transition of externs into full-time employment opportunities.
- Provide guidance to students on attendance, professionalism, and performance expectations during their externship experiences.
- Conduct externship orientations and offer support with resume writing, interview preparation, and professional development.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including timecards, evaluations, and affiliation agreements with externship sites.
- Monitor and track student progress, ensuring completion of final evaluations and exit interviews.
- Promote the externship program within the medical community through targeted outreach and networking initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, Child)
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/LFSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- HSA Employer Contribution
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Employer Match
- Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday
- Mental Health Day
- Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
