Medical Assistant - Clinic

Curana Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Curana Health seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in our Austin healthcare team.

The role supports providers, coordinates care across services, and engages with residents and families to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
• Experience as MA in healthcare; geriatric/senior care preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Outgoing and personable with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between nursing, sales, wellness and leadership.
• Anticipate facility needs and relay updates to the team.
• Coordinate care among specialists, therapy, home health.
• Assist front desk with appointment management and scheduling.
• Conduct monthly outreach with residents and families.
• Link patients to local/regional social support services.
• Greet patients and staff warmly.
• Take vital signs and prepare patients for visits.
• Coordinate after-visit follow-up and care coordination.
• Support quality assurance monitoring and documentation.

Skills

Outgoing personality/interpersonal

Excellent communication

Customer service oriented

Organized and detail-oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Curana Health, we’re on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we’re looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we’ve grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

Ranked #147 on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, we’re just getting started. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you’re in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The Medical Assistant will play a crucial role in providing clinical and administrative support to our healthcare providers, ensuring the delivery of excellent care to our patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Facility Engagement

• Act as a community liaison between key stakeholders (nursing, sales, wellness, and leadership)
• Be attentive to the facility’s needs and communicate back to the team.

Patient Engagement

• Coordinate care between (specialists, therapy, home health, and other ancillary services)
• Assist with front desk duties, including appointment management, scheduling, and other related duties.
• Monthly outreach with residents/families to assess needs and coordinate care consistent with the provider’s care plan.
• Connect patients with local/regional social support services.

Clinical Functions

• Greet each patient, family member, and staff member with a smile.
• Take vital signs, room patients (if in a clinic), and help prepare them for their visit.
• Coordinate after-visit coordination
• Complete all diagnostic testing
• Manage and complete all quality assurance monitoring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred
• Outgoing individual who loves interacting with people
• Organized and effective communicator
• Experience working as a medical assistant in a healthcare setting, preferably in a geriatric or senior care environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about helping others
• Highly organized
• Willingness to learn and be a part of something great