Physician Assistant PA-C or Nurse Practitioner ACNP (Inpatient) (69440)

Job DetailsJob Location: DGA - Hillandale - Lithonia, GA 30058Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: As needed for business requirements.Job Category: ProviderUnited 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 DUTIES

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

PRIMARY LOCATION: Dekalb Gastroenterology Associates - Hillandale

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to

Completing inpatient hospital coverage and rounds at the hospital

Accurately providing and counseling patients with information for medical treatment or procedures

Dictating for hospital consults performed

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

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

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