Job Title: Externship Coordinator
Full Time
Summary: Work under and reports to the Program Director/Director of Education/Campus President, to ensure adequate number of externship sites are available to meet the need of the program.
Responsible for obtaining, sites, and monitoring students who are on externship.
He/she should constantly market the programs offered throughout the medical community and actively seek additional externship sites for the students.
Responsible for 40% of externship sites hiring students by program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Externship Coordinator
Maintain federal, state and accreditation compliance
Ensures organizational requirements are met of 40% of externs are hired by their site
Monitor and maintain TWC and accreditation regulations of all student records with respect to site evaluations, time cards, surveys and any other required documentation
Attain a thorough knowledge of all rules and standards set forth by the state, federal and accrediting board with respect to the externship and ensure all rules and regulations are adhered to
Responsible for the recruitment and maintaining of extern sites, marketing to the medical community, communications and public relations of the department and school
Ensure sufficient openings are available at sites for number of students needing externships
Meets number of new sites developed designated by company metrics
Serve as liaison between students, college faculty and the organization providing the externship
Works closely with the Placement Coordinator on assisting the student into employment after graduation
Counsel students who are not attending externship as scheduled
Track and assure that all students complete a final exit after externship is completed
Assist the students with career development, professionalism, resume preparation and interviewing skills
Update and maintain affiliation agreements
Monitor, track and provide feedback to the extern regarding timesheets
Ensure all attendance is recorded and filed
Maintain CampusVue data on students site assignments
Arrange and conduct externship orientation prior to externship
Conduct weekly site visits.
Attend and participate in staff meetings
Participate in student orientation
Keep accurate records in an organized manner
Perform other duties as assigned by the Career Services Director or Campus President
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Instructor
Utilize classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged classroom experience to students.
Guarantee that student has been presented with material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within a student’s program of study.
Ensure the instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, and are properly maintained and in working order.
Participate in on-going faculty assessment and professional development activities to ensure an active and engaging classroom for all students; maintain required certification and licensure.
Actively participate in meeting, review and analyze data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines.
Ensure campus compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory bodies’, guidelines, along with internal policies of the company.
Monitor attendance of students and submit to registrar’s office before leaving work day/evening.
Prepare weekly lesson plans; follow syllabi to maintain a pace to meet requirements.
Ensure strict adherence to school schedule.
Notify director of all incidents and/or issues immediately.
Grade tests and submit grades on time to register’s office.
Maintain and clean classrooms, laboratory areas and faculty offices.
Arrive for work, be in your classroom to greet students and begin class on time.
Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
MA Certification
3+ years of field experience
Experience with Medical Coding and Billing preferred