Physician Assistant PA-C or Nurse Practitioner ACNP (Outpatient) (70893)

United Digestive; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Center for Digestive & Liver Health in Richmond Hill. The successful candidate will provide medical assistance in office and hospital settings, and run daily GI outpatient clinics while delivering excellent patient care.

Experience in gastroenterology is preferred but not required, and new graduates are welcome to apply. Proficiency in Practice Management software and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Master of Medical Science or MSc in Nursing; Nurse Practitioner required.
• GI experience preferred, but new graduates welcome.
• Proficient with Practice Management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Running daily GI outpatient clinic.
• Provide medical assistance to patients in office and in hospital.
• Counsel patients with information for medical treatment or procedures.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and professional conduct.

Skills

Consultative skills

Diagnostic skills

Patient care

Computer literacy

Education

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Master of Science in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Practice Management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Digestive is a large, well-established organization with approximately 140 physicians, 120 Mid-level Providers, and 27 endoscopy centers in the southeast. We seek candidates with a record of academic achievement and excellent consultative and diagnostic skills. Gastroenterology experience is preferred, but not required. To learn more about the practice, please visit our website at www.uniteddigestive.com/all-careers/.

LOCATION DETAILS

The Center for Digestive & Liver Health Medical Office - Richmond Hill

General Summary Of Duties

Responsible for providing medical assistance to patients in office and in hospital, and receives training and direction from practice physicians.

Responsibilities

• Running daily GI outpatient clinic
• Accurately providing and counseling patients with information for medical treatment or procedures
• Answering emails and voicemails and returning patient calls in a timely and efficient manner
• Abiding by and promoting HIPAA compliance; maintaining strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information

Required Education, Skills, And Experience

Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant or Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner required, adult or acute care Nurse Practitioner. GI experience preferred, however, new graduates are welcome to apply. Must be computer literate and able to operate Practice Management software and multiple Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills And Experience

• Provide a high level of quality patient care and customer service at all times
• Work under pressure; assess, respond to, and communicate issues in a timely manner
• Maintain composure and set a professional example to patients and coworkers
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in person
• Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; travel as business needs dictate.