Medical Assistant - Clinic

Curana Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The Medical Assistant will provide clinical and administrative support to clinicians, ensuring high-quality patient care.

In this role based at our Charlotte, NC facilities, you will greet patients, take vital signs, assist with visits, coordinate care with specialists, and help manage scheduling and front desk duties while engaging with residents and families to support care plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Medical Assistant strongly preferred.
• Experience in geriatric or senior care setting preferred.
• Outgoing individual who loves interacting with people.
• Organized and effective communicator.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Engage with facility stakeholders (nursing, sales, wellness, leadership).
• Coordinate care between specialists, therapy, home health, and other services.
• Assist front desk duties including appointment management and scheduling.
• Monthly outreach with residents and families to assess needs and coordinate care.
• Greet patients and prepare them for visits; take vitals and room patients as needed.
• Coordinate after-visit coordination and complete diagnostic testing.
• Monitor quality assurance processes and ensure smooth clinic operations.

Skills

High School Diploma

Certified Medical Assistant

People person

Organized communicator

Geriatric care exp

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Helping others

Highly organized

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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