Job Description

Curana Health is a provider of value-based primary care services for the senior living industry, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted & independent living communities, Memory Care units, and affordable senior housing sites. Our 1,000+ clinicians serve more than 1,500 senior living community partners across 34 states, and Curana participates in various innovative CMS programs (including owned-and-operated Accountable Care Organizations and Medicare Advantage plans). With rapid year-over-year growth since our founding in 2021, Curana is setting a new standard in innovative care delivery for seniors with high-risk, complex clinical needs, many of whom have been historically underserved by the healthcare system. Our mission: To radically improve the health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents.

Summary

As a Medical Assistant (MA) in our senior living facility clinic, you will play a vital role in supporting clinical operations. You will work closely with our providers, ensuring that residents receive the highest quality care. Your contributions will help streamline workflows and enhance the overall patient experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Start each shift by updating the daily clinic census.
• Assist the NP rounding within the clinic and organizing requests from nursing staff.
• Collect and organize labs, orders needing signatures, dietary recommendations, pharmacy recommendations, and nursing concerns for NP review.
• Develop and prioritize a daily schedule for the NP.
• Obtain and record vital signs, Medication Administration Records (MAR), and orders for each patient.
• Retrieve necessary medical records from hospital systems and the facility's EMR for NP review.
• Scribe portions of the medical record in gEHRiMed as requested by the NP (excluding HPI, Physical Exam, Assessment, or Plans outside the immediate presence of the MD/NP).
• Triage patient paperwork with the NP to assist with their daily schedule.
• Maintain the NP's calendar for follow-up visits.
• Coordinate and document the follow-up (re-evaluation) schedule for the NP.
• Obtain chief complaints and vital signs for the NP prior to resident visits.
• Complete demographic information and chronic conditions on charts as requested by the NP.
• Answer intercom calls for the NP and communicate with the NP while in the clinic.
• File and maintain necessary documents for the NP.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic medical terminology knowledge required
• Proficient in navigating Electronic Health Records, typing, and general comfort with technology
• Experience in a medical office, both front office and back office, preferred but not required
• Good organizational skills required
• Ability to assess basic vital signs required
• Reliable transportation to/from job sites required

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification

• Registered or Certified Medical Assistant preferred

We're thrilled to announce that Curana Health has been named the 147th fastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine's prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Curana also ranked 16th in the "Healthcare & Medical" industry category and 21st in Texas.

This recognition underscores Curana Health's impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.

Job Tags

Work at office, Immediate start, Shift work,

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