Medical Assistant - Senior Living

Curana Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to serve as a warm, visible presence within our senior living communities. This concierge-style role focuses on building relationships with residents, families, and providers while delivering clinical and administrative support to the care team.

Key duties include taking vitals, preparing residents for visits, coordinating care with specialists and home health, handling front desk tasks, and ensuring patient records are complete and accurate

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant credentials required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably geriatric or senior care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be a concierge and trusted point of contact within the senior living community.
• Coordinate care between residents, families, and care providers; liaise with specialists and home health.
• Assist with front desk duties, scheduling, and resident records management.
• Take vital signs and help prepare residents for visits.
• Conduct monthly outreach with residents and families to assess needs and coordinate care.

Skills

People oriented

Organized

Effective communicator

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Medical Assistant - Senior Living

Location: US-SC-Myrtle Beach, ID: 2026-4252, Category: Clinical Support, Position Type: Full-Time

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 serve as a warm, visible presence within our senior living communities. This is a concierge-style role focused on building relationships with residents, families, and community partners while providing clinical and administrative support to our healthcare providers. The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of excellent, personalized care to the residents we serve.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• Serve as a concierge and trusted point of contact within the senior living community, building genuine relationships with residents, families, and staff.
• Check in regularly with community leaders (executive directors, nursing, sales, wellness, and leadership) to stay aligned on resident needs and priorities.
• Attend community social events to connect with residents and families, build rapport, and strengthen our presence in the community.
• Act as a liaison between key stakeholders and communicate the community's needs back to the care team.

Resident Engagement

• Assist residents with any needs that arise, serving as a friendly, reliable go-to resource.
• Obtain new resident packets and ensure records are complete, accurate, and ready for the provider.
• Coordinate care between specialists, therapy, home health, and other ancillary services.
• Assist with front desk duties, including appointment management, scheduling, and other related tasks.
• Conduct monthly outreach with residents and families to assess needs and coordinate care consistent with the provider's care plan.
• Connect residents with local and regional social support services.

Clinical Functions

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

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant
• 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 and serving seniors
• Highly organized
• Reliable transportation required, as this role involves travel between community sites
• Willingness to learn and be a part of something great

Equal Employment Opportunity

Curana Health is dedicated to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We affirm, in policy and practice, our commitment to diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable or state law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

The EEO policy applies to all personnel matters as outlined in our company policy including recruitment, hiring, transfers, and general treatment during employment.

*The company is unable to provide sponsorship for a visa at this time (H1B or otherwise).