Externship Coordinator – 3+ Years Medical Assisting Experience Required (Healthcare Education)

Location: Sacramento, CA, USA; campus-based, full-time position

Salary: USD 31–35 per hour

Company

hirify.global provides career-focused healthcare education and partners with hospitals and health systems on workforce development and employer-based training.

What you will do

• Build, maintain, and expand a network of medical assisting externship sites with potential post-externship employment opportunities.
• Coordinate student placements so externships begin with the relevant module.
• Monitor attendance, externship hours, progress, and completion to support timely graduation.
• Conduct site visits and mid-point and final evaluations of learning environments and student performance.
• Manage immunization records, placement documentation, compliance requirements, and accreditation records.
• Partner with Career Services, students, site supervisors, employers, and community organizations to support placement, retention, and employment outcomes.

Requirements

• Active Medical Assistant license and at least 3 years of Medical Assistant experience, including front- and back-office operations.
• At least 2 years of experience in project coordination, community engagement, or employer relations; sales, marketing, and career services experience are relevant.
• Strong organization, time management, communication, interpersonal, customer service, and follow-through skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel regularly for site visits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort using a data tracking system, Student Information System, or CRM.
• Associate’s degree or higher is preferred; equivalent healthcare, outreach, workforce development, or partnership experience may be considered.

Nice to have

• Healthcare industry knowledge or experience.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards, externship program coordination, or student services.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of vacation initially, increasing with years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match and company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
• Leadership development, career advancement training, tuition assistance, and tuition forgiveness for employees and family members.
• Generally requires one late shift per week until approximately 7:00–8:00 p.m. to support evening students.