Medical Assistant or LPN

Franciscan Health • Indianapolis, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant works under the direction of the Registered Nurse and physicians in a clinic setting. The role contributes to assessing individuals’ health status, participating in development of plans of care, implementing appropriate care methods, and maintaining a safe and effective environment. This is a full-time position with Heartland Internal Medicine, Monday through Friday, at Physician Office Heartland Medical in Camby, Indiana.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assisting program, or five years of medical assistant experience in lieu of the program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• One of the listed Medical Assistant credentials: RMA from American Allied Health; CMA from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT); RMA from the American Registry of Medical Assistants; NRCMA from the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP); NCMA from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or CCMA from the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
• Practical Nursing License, State of Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage patient care according to each patient’s needs 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 start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients’ charts.
• Observe patients, chart and report changes in their conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and take 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.

Benefits

• Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available in the benefits section of the company career site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED