Medical Assistant - Senior Living

Curana Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Curana Health seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to serve as a warm, visible presence within our senior living communities. This concierge-style role builds relationships with residents, families, and partners while providing clinical and administrative support to our healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, CMA preferred, and strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Travel between community sites is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CMA preferred.
• Outgoing individual who loves interacting with people.
• Organized and effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience as a medical assistant, preferably in geriatric/senior care.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ability to work across sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as concierge and point of contact within the senior living community.
• Check in with leaders to stay aligned on resident needs and priorities.
• Attend community events to connect with residents and families.
• Coordinate care between providers, therapy, and home health.
• Assist with front desk duties, scheduling, and records readiness.
• Coordinate monthly outreach to assess resident needs and care plans.
• Greet residents and prepare them for visits; take vital signs and room patients.

Skills

People skills

Excellent communication

Highly organized

Interpersonal skills

Travel between sites

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

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 Notes 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

• 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 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