Medical Assistant or LPN

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Program Medical Assisting
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)

Responsibilities

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.