Curana Health is a provider-led, primary and post acute organization focused on senior living communities and senior living residents. We are committed to redefining and improving how health care is delivered in senior living communities to ensure residents get outstanding care and clinicians are able to practice in a highly fulfilling and rewarding environment.

What we can offer you:

We are passionate about using data and quality metrics to provide high quality care that prioritizes and preserves autonomy for the patients we serve. We are a value-driven organization that offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and so much more.

Be a part of something bigger

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for seniors? Join us and become part of a team of people whose mission is to improve the health, happiness and dignity of senior living residents! We are a compassionate primary and post-acute care organization serving seniors in assisted living, life plan communities, independent living, skilled nursing, and long-term care facilities across the United states.

SUMMARY

The MA is an integral part of the clinic team inside Curana Health. Under the supervision of a Clinic Nurse Practitioner, MA will advance the practice in all patient encounters as they perform the major job duties and tasks within the scope of their training. The role is responsible for assisting patients and performing or assisting with all clinical services available at the clinics.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND TASKS:

Phlebotomy and other Medical Services

• Perform blood draws and send samples to a reference lab for processing.
• Able to demonstrate proper collection techniques in accordance with the laboratory collection services policy and procedure manual.
• Maintains knowledge of laboratory tests and appropriate computer ordering codes.
• Process specimens maintaining specimen integrity according to individual test requirements.
• Collect and document vital signs of patients
• Preparing, administering and providing vaccination services.
• Operate an EKG device for non-emergency readings on patients.
• Perform additional medical services that fall within the licensure of a MA under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner.

Patient-focused activities

• Assist with managing patients in the waiting space and level set wait time expectations.
• Participate in community engagement outreach and initiatives to drive practice growth.

Clinic Operations Support

• Ordering and maintaining adequate supplies for the clinic.
• Keeping Clinical Rooms clean, uncluttered and suitable for patient care
• Follows universal precautions in cleaning up or disposing of any blood of body fluids.

Additional Duties

• Employee may be required to complete or be responsible for additional job duties as assigned by Nurse Practitioner, Senior Practice Manager, Or Physician.

Required Qualifications

• Must have certification as a Medical Assistant
• Must have Phlebotomist Certification
• Minimum of one-year related work experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Experience documenting within an Electronic Medical Record required.
• Ability to take vital signs, perform phlebotomy blood draws, and perform Point of Care Testing required.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility
• Clinical skills: documentation of care, medication administration, infection control precautions, assessing patient educational needs, physical assessment, obtaining vital signs, and care coordination.

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.