Medical Assistant Career & Externship Coordinator (Healthcare Education)

Location: Reno, Nevada, USA; campus-based position

Salary: $24–$28 per hour; typical hiring range is $24–$26 per hour.

Company

hirify.global provides career-focused healthcare education and workforce development programs that prepare students for careers in nursing and other healthcare professions.

What you will do

• Coordinate quality externship placements for Medical Assisting students.
• Prepare students for externships and communicate attendance, performance, and professionalism expectations.
• Monitor student progress, required hours, evaluations, and documentation, including accreditation-ready records.
• Conduct site visits and maintain relationships with externship supervisors.
• Coach students and graduates on resumes, interviews, job searches, and professional communication.
• Build partnerships with clinics, medical practices, hospitals, and other healthcare employers to develop externship and hiring opportunities.

Requirements

• At least three years of hands-on Medical Assisting experience is required.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program.
• Strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and follow-through skills.
• 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of vacation at the start, increasing with years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• 401(k) with company match and company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
• Leadership development, career training, tuition assistance, and tuition forgiveness for employees and their families, depending on the program.