Urgent care Physician Assistant

Company: Piedmont Urgent Care
Location: Athens
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Job Description:

Position SummaryPlans, evaluates, and implements high quality medical care with appropriate resource management to patients, both adults and children in cooperation with center physicians.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of WellStreet Urgent Care by delivering the highest standard of patient satisfaction at all times.
• Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and WellStreet Urgent Care policies and procedures.
• Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
• Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
• Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement
• Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the urgent care center.
• Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS or ACLS (ATLS, PALS, or NALS optional) and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Advanced degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program of study
  • Licensed Physician Assistant in accordance with the state of Georgia.
  • 2 Year Experience in urgent care or emergency medicine preferred.
  • Current DEA registration, preferred.
  • Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the WellStreet Urgent Care medical staff.
  • BLS certification is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees.

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