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

United Digestive; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

United Digestive in Griffin, GA, is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide medical assistance in office and hospital settings, with GI experience preferred but not required. The role involves supporting physicians, operating in office and hospital environments, and using Practice Management software.

Responsibilities include running the daily GI outpatient clinic, counseling patients on treatments, handling emails and calls promptly, and upholding HIPAA privacy with

Qualifications

• GI experience preferred but not required.
• Must be computer literate and able to operate Practice Management software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong consultative and diagnostic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Run daily GI outpatient clinic.
• Counsel patients with information for treatment or procedures.
• Answer emails/voicemails and return patient calls promptly.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient information confidentiality.

Skills

GI experience

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Office software familiarity

Education

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant) or MSN/NP degree

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.

LOCATION DETAILS

Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates - Primary office location: Griffin, with the ability to flex between the Forsyth and Locust Grove offices.

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

Duties include but are not limited to

• 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

APP must be able to:

• 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