Location & Practice Overview

The position is based at The College of Health Care Professions Houston Northwest campus, 12230 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092. CHCP operates as a career college focused on allied health education, and this role supports the Medical Assistant program from the campus location.

Facility Type Career college campus focused on allied health education
Campus Houston Northwest
Address 12230 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092
Primary Worksite On-site at the Houston Northwest campus

Responsibilities

  • Identify, establish, and maintain a network of healthcare organizations willing to host Medical Assistant students for externships.
  • Coordinate student placements and conduct orientations so students understand expectations before starting their practical training.
  • Conduct regular site visits, communicate with partner sites about student progress or concerns, and resolve issues that affect successful completion of externships.
  • Maintain accurate documentation including timecards, evaluations, affiliation agreements, and exit interviews, and support compliance with applicable federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
  • Assist students with resume preparation and interview readiness, and collaborate with Career Services and Placement teams on employment transitions.
  • Track and work toward a minimum 40% extern-to-hire conversion rate across assigned sites.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required credentials and experience must be met for consideration. Preferred items and employer training notes are listed separately below.

Required Experience
Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in the medical field
Required Credential
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Required Certifications
Phlebotomy certification and Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification
Preferred
CPR certification
Teaching Experience
Not required; the employer provides training

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this full-time position is presented as an annual range. Additional benefit details for this specific vacancy are not listed in the available posting.

  • Compensation: $55,000–$75,000 per year
  • Full-time employment

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Presence On-site at the Houston Northwest campus; not remote
Travel Regular visits to externship partner locations are part of the role

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

This is an educational coordination role. The Coordinator does not provide direct patient care. Students complete supervised practical training in healthcare organizations that host Medical Assistant externs.

Coordinator Role No direct patient care duties
Students Medical Assistant students in supervised practical training
Training Environments Healthcare organizations that host externship placements

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The role supports the practical training component of the Medical Assistant program. Students apply skills developed in the classroom within real healthcare settings under site supervision.

Program Area Medical Assistant clinical and administrative preparation
Skills Applied During Externship Patient histories, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, patient preparation, medical records, and professional conduct
Educational Purpose Connecting classroom preparation with supervised practical experience in healthcare environments

Role Highlights

This position differs from both front-line Medical Assistant work and classroom instruction. It centers on coordination between an educational program and external clinical partners.

  • Shift from direct clinical practice to coordination of student practical training and partner relationships
  • Daily work that spans the educational campus and external healthcare organizations hosting students
  • Clear link between student practical experience and subsequent entry into the healthcare workforce

About The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP)

The College of Health Care Professions is a private for-profit allied health career college founded in 1988 by physicians associated with MacGregor Medical Association. It is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and offers certificate and degree programs focused on healthcare support and allied health fields. Programs are approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission’s Career Schools and Colleges Division.

Organization Type Private for-profit career college specializing in allied health education
Accreditation ABHES institutional accreditation
Regulatory Oversight Programs approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission
Houston Presence Houston Northwest campus serves as the worksite for this position

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this primarily a clinical or an educational coordination position?
It is an educational coordination role. The Coordinator manages externship partnerships, student monitoring, documentation, and employment transitions rather than performing clinical procedures independently.
How is the 40% extern-to-hire conversion rate applied?
The position carries a minimum 40% extern-to-hire conversion target across assigned sites. Specific measurement methods are set by the employer.
Will I need to travel regularly for site visits?
Yes. Regular visits to externship partner locations are part of the role.
Does the position require previous teaching experience?
No. Prior teaching experience is not required, and the employer provides training.
Which credentials are required?
A Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential, phlebotomy certification, and Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification are required, along with a minimum of three years of practical medical-field experience. CPR is preferred.

Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator in Houston, TX

A Medical Assistant Externship Coordinator at The College of Health Care Professions in Houston operates at the junction of allied health education and clinical workforce preparation. Based at the Houston Northwest campus, the role supports students as they move from classroom instruction into supervised practical training with local healthcare organizations. Rather than delivering direct patient care or leading classroom instruction, the Coordinator builds and sustains partnerships that give students real-world exposure to Medical Assistant clinical and administrative skills. The position suits experienced medical professionals who want to apply their field knowledge to educational coordination, student mentoring, and collaboration with external clinical partners. In Houston’s dense healthcare environment, this work helps connect program training with the practical expectations of employers who host and often later hire externs.

Submit Application

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