Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Provide the full scope of integrated primary care services, which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients. As a member of the Christ Community Health (CCH) team, providers are expected to be familiar with the mission, vision and philosophy of ministry of CCH and work collaboratively within their scope.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs), and other care team members to provide holistic (medical, behavioral & spiritual) integrated care to CCH patients;
• Collecting, recording, and maintaining patients’ information and histories;
• Diagnosing and treating illnesses, medical conditions, and injuries;
• Ordering, administering, and analyzing diagnostic tests;
• Prescribing and administering treatments, therapies, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care;
• Training patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Eager and able to embody the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of CCH;
• Able and willing to demonstrate love, compassion, and genuine care when interacting with others;
• Strong decision-making, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to work well with the variety of ages, cultures, & temperaments represented among CCH staff and patients, treating others with compassion and professionalism;
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of e-mail systems, electronic medical records, and web-based programs, and point-of-interview technology;
• Knowledge of disease prevention;
• A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.

Education and Experience:

• Current active DEA Certificate
• Current active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Georgia Medical Professional License
• Board Certified in his/her respective field

Working Conditions: The position has normal office working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Company Background: Our Mission: To proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and to demonstrate His love by providing affordable, quality primary health care to the underserved. Our Vision: In response to God’s grace, we desire to be a part of the redemptive work of Christ to the economically, socially, and spiritually impoverished communities of Augusta, Georgia. About: Christ Community Health Services Augusta (CCH) is a rapidly growing, primary care health clinic and a community and faith-based 501 (c) (3) organization serving families in a ten-county region between Georgia and South Carolina.

As our patient population continues to grow throughout the greater Augusta area, we are in search of a caring and competent team members to join our team! Our four clinics (five, including dental) are strategically located in urban Augusta neighborhoods, providing local access to affordable care for patients who face medical, economic and transportation hardships. As a federally qualified health center and certified patient-centered medical home, we accept patients with no insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans. Our services include:

• Adult and Pediatric Primary Care
• Integrated Behavioral Health
• Family Dentistry
• Physical Therapy
• HIV/Chronic Disease Care Management
• Lab Services
• Prescription Assistance
• Specialty Referrals

Christ Community Health aims to share Christ’s love through healing of the body, mind, and soul. We hope you’ll consider joining us in this ministry. Help us meet the needs of others in our community! Working at Christ Community, you’ll find community, vocational purpose, and a place to grow in the health care field.

What Christ Community has to offer: CCH is committed to understanding the needs of its staff and recognizing that there’s more to an employee than just what happens during the typical work week. Because of that, we strive to offer a compensation package that includes a competitive salary; employer-paid medical, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance; available 401k plan with employer matching. Additional benefits include dental and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, employee care credit, uniform allowances, tuition assistance, and more. We are also a qualifying employer under HRSA-funded loan repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Join our team today! **Christ Community Health Services Augusta Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other federal, state, or local protected class.