Collaboration for a Healthier Future: Riverview Health and Ivy Tech Partner to Address Healthcare Worker Shortage

Riverview Health and Ivy Tech in Hamilton County have partnered to address the shortage of healthcare workers by helping the hospital workforce learn new skills. Starting her career as a receptionist, Katy Learned, a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant at Riverview Health, always knew she wanted to be involved in patient care, and the pandemic further fueled her passion for the field. When the opportunity arose to work and earn her medical assistance license, she seized it, balancing work and school to achieve her goal.

With the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 14 percent growth in employment of medical assistants by 2032, Riverview and Ivy Tech recognized the existing shortage of workers for this position. As such, they developed a program to meet this critical need, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in addressing job shortages both locally and nationwide. The collaboration between Ivy Tech and Riverview has been instrumental in supporting students and upskilling the workforce.

Looking ahead, Riverview Health plans to expand the program in partnership with Ivy Tech to continue meeting the demand for skilled healthcare workers. The hospital emphasizes the value of private employers investing in their workforce’s education and development to fill critical job openings. Dave Hyatt, the CEO of Riverview Health, speaks highly of Ivy Tech as a partner in crafting solutions tailored to the organization’s needs. Private employers working with educational institutions like Ivy Tech are essential in creating opportunities for employees to grow and excel in their careers.

Riverview Health recognizes that healthcare is not just about providing quality care but also about building strong communities that support people’s health and well-being. As part of its mission statement, Riverview Health aims to provide excellent care for all patients while fostering an environment that supports its employees’ growth and development.

The collaboration between Riverview Health and Ivy Tech reflects this commitment to nurturing future generations of healthcare professionals who can make a real difference in people’s lives. Through its program for medical assistants, Ivy Tech is providing students with hands-on training that prepares them for careers in this growing field.

Riverview Health sees itself as an integral part of this process by providing opportunities for students to apply their skills on-the-job while also receiving mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals.

As more people seek access to quality healthcare services, there is no doubt that we will continue to see an increased demand for skilled healthcare workers like medical assistants. By partnering with educational institutions like Ivy Tech, private employers can help bridge this gap by investing in their employees’ education and development.

In conclusion, partnerships between private employers like Riverview Health and educational institutions like Ivy Tech are crucial in addressing job shortages both locally and nationwide. These collaborations not only help meet critical labor demands but also create opportunities for employees to grow and excel in their careers while making a real difference in people’s lives.