Medical Assistant

Valparaiso ExpressCare and Working Well

2307 Laporte Ave Valparaiso, Indiana 46383

The Medical Assistant Urgent Care is cross‑trained to perform a blend of administrative and clinical duties while working closely with providers, the office supervisor, and the practice manager. This role delivers professional, patient‑centered care in a fast‑paced outpatient environment.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• 36 hours a week, 3-12 hour shifts
• Monday through Friday 7:45am-6:15pm, Rotating Saturdays 7:45am-6:15pm.
• Professional development opportunities
• Enhanced benefits package with a pay structure to reward experience and expertise.
• Deliver direct patient care in outpatient clinics—take vitals and histories, document visits, give vaccines and meds, draw blood, run tests, and help with medication reconciliation under supervision.
• Receive and document requests from internal and external customers, and respond professionally by phone, electronic message, or in person.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Program Medical Assisting Required
• In lieu of program, 5 years of medical assistant experience Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire
• For an MA, you must have one of the following certifications within 6 months of hire:  Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Allied Health or  Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or  Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Medical Technologists (AMT) or  Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) – American Registry of Medical Assistants or   Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) – National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Performance Specialists (NPS)

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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.