Externship Coordinator

Description The primary responsibilities of the Externship Coordinator are to: 1) evaluate externship sites to ensure they have the capability to provide maximum skills and competency training opportunities, and 2) to conduct site visitations for the purpose of evaluating the student’s progress and for problem intervention as needed. Additional duties may be assigned by the Director of Career Services and will vary from campus to campus and from region to region. The additional duties are contingent upon many factors, including, but not limited to the total externship student population, the number of programs with an externship component, instructor’s teaching load and experience, and the campus growth rate, etc. While assigned to this position, the Externship Coordinator must maintain their “qualified instructorâ€� status for all programs assigned. It is, therefore, possible that the campus may have several instructors assigned to coordinate the externship component in the programs for which they are qualified to teach. Reporting Line: Externship Coordinator Reports to the Campus Director of Career Services Duties and Responsibilities: Function as the Instructor of Record for all assigned externship students within the programs of responsibility. Evaluate each student’s competency progress and skill attainment using a standardized performance evaluation form. Evaluate and approve potential extern facilities and their equipment in support of programmatic needs. Work closely with site supervisory personnel to present positive student experiences. Maintain knowledge of all industry standards, certifications, trends and technology. Make recommendations for updating course materials and textbooks. Assist in the development of sufficient externship sites to support the school’s programs and the student population therein. The required number of sites will be determined by the President/Executive Director. Coordinate the initiation, approval and signing of sufficient affiliation agreements in support of programmatic needs. Work closely with the Registrar to ensure accurate, up-to-date attendance timesheets and performance evaluation records. Manage all externship initiatives, and resolve student extern issues in a timely manner. Maintain adequate records to effectively document the various aspects of the position. Facilitate communication between the Career Services and Education Departments. Present Externship and Site Assignment orientation workshops. Maintain confidentiality when working with students’ records and “outsideâ€� personnel. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Specific Skills: Must be able to operate a personal computer and related peripheral equipment. Must be experienced in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language. Must be willing and able to travel, as needed.  Qualification: Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Medical Assistant and/or Medical Biller and Coder (Certification preferred) Meet all State and Accreditation requirements as a “qualified instructorâ€� for the program(s) he/she is coordinating. Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of school policies and compliance requirements as they pertain to Externship. Documented success in meeting deadlines and working with minimal supervision/guidance. Demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.