Physician Assistant PA-C or Nurse Practitioner ACNP (Inpatient)

United Digestive; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive in Savannah, GA seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support inpatient hospital coverage Monday–Friday, with rounds at local hospitals. GI experience is preferred but recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities include rounds, counseling patients on treatments, dictating consults, handling messages promptly, and upholding HIPAA compliance. Must be computer literate with Practice Management and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Master level degree required for PA or NP practice.
• GI experience preferred but not required; new graduates welcome to apply.
• Must be computer literate and able to operate practice management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient hospital coverage and rounds.
• Counsel patients with information for medical treatment or procedures.
• Dictate hospital consults performed.
• Answer emails, voicemails, and return patient calls promptly.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

Office software

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant

Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner

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/.GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIESResponsible for providing medical assistance to patients in hospital, and receives training and direction from practice physicians.PRIMARY LOCATION:This is a Monday - Friday position that will assist with coverage for the following hospitals: Candler, St Joseph's and Memorial.RESPONSIBILITIESDuties include but are not limited toCompleting inpatient hospital coverage and rounds at the hospitalAccurately providing and counseling patients with information for medical treatment or proceduresDictating for hospital consults performedAnswering emails and voicemails and returning patient calls in a timely and efficient mannerAbiding by and promoting HIPAA compliance; maintaining strictest confidentiality with regards to patient informationREQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCEMaster 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 EXPERIENCEAPP must be able to:Provide a high level of quality patient care and customer service at all timesWork under pressure; assess, respond to, and communicate issues in a timely mannerMaintain composure and set a professional example to patients and coworkersCommunicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in personInterpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and proceduresPHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSRequires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; travel as business needs dictate.