Medical Assistant - Senior Living

Curana Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to be a warm, visible presence within our senior living communities, delivering clinical and administrative support to our healthcare providers.

The role focuses on building relationships with residents, families, and partners while ensuring personalized care. The Medical Assistant will assist with front desk duties, coordinate care across services, and help prepare residents for visits.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Outgoing individual who loves interacting with people
• Organized and effective communicator
• Experience working as a medical assistant in healthcare, preferably geriatrics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organized
• Reliable transportation required, travel between sites
• Willingness to learn and be part of something great

Responsibilities

• 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 to stay aligned on resident needs and priorities.
• Attend community events to connect with residents and families and strengthen presence.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and communicate needs to the care team.
• Assist residents with needs and coordinate care between specialists, therapy, home health, and other services.
• Coordinate front desk duties, including appointment management and scheduling.
• Conduct monthly outreach with residents and families to assess needs and care plans.
• Connect residents with local and regional social support services.
• Greet residents, family members, and staff with a welcoming attitude.
• Take vital signs and help prepare residents for visits in clinic settings.
• Coordinate after-visit follow up and complete diagnostic testing.
• Manage and complete all quality assurance monitoring.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Effective communicator

Microsoft Office

Reliable transportation

Geriatrics experience

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 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