Medical Assistant or LPN
Franciscan Health·Indianapolis, Indiana
Franciscan Health·Indianapolis, Indiana
The role involves assessing patient health status, recording medical histories, and measuring vital signs under the direction of RNs and physicians. Responsibilities also include administering medications, performing basic treatments, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Physician Office Heartland Medical 10701 Alliance Dr Camby, Indiana 46113 The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/or Medical Assistant of Franciscan works under the direction of the Registered Nurse and physicians in the clinic setting. This position contributes to the assessment of the health status of individuals, participating in the development of the plan of care, implementing the appropriate care methods, and maintaining a safe and effective environment for all.
Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT MA/LPN Heartland Internal Medicine, Full-time, schedule is 4, 10-hour shifts, or 5 8-hour shifts available.
Plan and manage patient care according to each patient’s needs, and in collaboration with the Physician and Registered Nurse.
Interview patients and record their medical history.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
Administer prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Required High School Diploma/GED Required Program Medical Assisting Required Program In lieu of program, 5 years of medical assistant experience Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED and a Medical Assisting program certification or 5 years of equivalent experience. A BLS certification and a recognized Medical Assistant certification (e.g., RMA, CMA, CCMA) are required.
Market context
In Indiana, medical assistant and LPN roles are commonly tied to ongoing outpatient, primary care, and specialty care staffing needs, so demand is often steady. These positions can be competitive because employers may look for both formal training and quick credentialing, including an associate degree or LPN license and, for medical assistants, certification within six months of hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential timeline and prepare examples of patient-facing experience before applying.
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