Physician Assistant

Job Details Job Location: GAA - Athens - Athens, GA 30601 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements. Job Category: Provider About United Digestive 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 Location Details Float for the Athens and Watkinsville locations The role includes shared hospital weekend call rotation, with coverage required approximately every tenth weekend 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr