Job Opportunities

Mergers & Acquisitions -- Internship

About Pinnacle GI Partners (pinnaclegipartners.com)

Pinnacle GI Partners is a private equity-backed physician practice management platform.

We are building a better future in GI care by partnering with entrepreneurial gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons to transform digestive health for our patients.

We strive to differentiate our practices with world-class patient experiences, exceptional clinical outcomes, and superior cost-effectiveness by bringing together a remarkable network of skilled physicians and providers, top-notch technologies, and efficient support services.

The Role

This internship will offer the opportunity to work directly with the Pinnacle GI Partners’ Vice President of Corporate Development and M&A to support a variety of projects within our business.

We’re looking for someone with a positive and collaborative style, the ability to frame and analyze an ambiguous problem, and develop a recommendation and course of action.

This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to have a front-row seat on how a growth-company is built, learning and observing how the business is scaled and having a real impact on our success.

The person in this role creates value by working with internal leaders and teams as well as our private equity sponsor -- to solve problems, evaluate new opportunities and execute projects.

Capabilities we’re looking for:

• Collaborate and influence
  • Interpersonal skills to work with anyone, and persuade others to work with you even without a formal reporting relationship
  Effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, attentively listens to others
  • Presence, confidence, optimistic attitude; gain trust, and maintain confidentiality
• Evaluate and solve
  • Analytical rigor and flexibility – experience in bringing order to ambiguous and imperfect information
  • Versatility and flexibility -- to frame and support decision making under ambiguity and uncertainty within a fast-moving environment
  • Judgement -- to triage and to distinguish where approximate vs. precise solutions are required
• Align and Act
  • Distill and communicate – to anticipate the lens of the audience and to translate complex topics into simple, understandable context and recommendations
  • Focused on feasible implementation in a resource- and attention-constrained environment

Qualifications

• BA/BS Student in in economics, business administration, finance, engineering, other quantitative discipline / MBA student
• Management consulting / investment banking / operational financial analyst background; experience in healthcare / life science
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work independently once given direction

*MBA or MHA candidate preferred for this role*

Pinnacle GI Partners is a private equity-backed physician practice management platform. *Note we are a domestic company and do not do business outside of the US* We are building a better future in GI care by partnering with entrepreneurial gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons to transform digestive health for our patients. We have an opportunity for an internship to work with our CEO on special projects as we build our enterprise. We can offer full time hours during the summer months and part time for those taking classes.

The person in this role creates value by working with internal leaders and teams as well as our private equity sponsor -- to solve problems, evaluate new opportunities and execute projects. We’re looking for someone with a positive and collaborative style, the ability to frame and analyze an ambiguous problem, and develop a recommendation and course of action. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to have a front-row seat on how a growth-company is built, learning and observing how the business is scaled and having a real impact on our success.

Projects you might be working on:

• Creating presentations and slides for shareholders and outside physician groups to assist with introductions and mergers
• Analyzing and comparing data from various sources to draw summaries and conclusions
• Special projects working with our CEO and our Vice President of Corporate Growth
• This role will offer support similar to what a Chief of Staff role might provide

Capabilities we’re looking for:

• A person who can collaborate and influence
• A candidate with interpersonal skills to work with anyone, and persuade others to work with you even without a formal reporting relationship
• Someone who is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, attentively listens to others
• Someone who possesses presence, confidence, and an optimistic attitude; gains trust, and maintains confidentiality
• The ability to evaluate and solve
• Analytical rigor and flexibility – experience in bringing order to ambiguous and imperfect information
• Versatility and flexibility -- to frame and support decision making under ambiguity and uncertainty within a fast-moving environment
• Judgement -- to triage and to distinguish where approximate vs. precise solutions are required
• Align and Act
• Distill and communicate – to anticipate the lens of the audience and to translate complex topics into simple, understandable context and recommendations
• Focused on feasible implementation in a resource- and attention-constrained environment

Qualifications

• We are looking for candidates currently enrolled in a MBA or MHA program. Will also consider seniors in their undergraduate program with relevant prior employment experience
• Experience/interest in mergers/acquisitions, finance, analysis, healthcare and private equity. Combination of work and educational experience is acceptable.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to work independently once given direction and work with ambiguous situations

Schedule: Monday-Friday, varied hours/week, will work with class schedule. This is primarily a remote position. This role will require occasional weekly meetings either in Chicago, Illinois or Bingham Farms, MI depending on the candidate’s geographic location.

What we can offer you:

• A professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to your field of study or career interest.
• We are a proud Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Pinnacle GI Partners participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Apply today to learn more about Pinnacle GI! Let's be partners in success.

The physicians and staff of the Center for Digestive Health specialize in gastroenterology, which covers all aspects of the digestive system. Our specialty includes diagnostic endoscopic procedures and ultrasounds, liver disease studies, reflux diagnosis and management, and motility studies.

We are dedicated to conducting the highest quality of clinical research, while offering to our patients an option to participate in some of the nation's leading and innovative gastrointestinal research studies.

Essential Job Duties

• Assess patient health problems and needs
• Develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain electronic medical records
• Strong patient assessment skills with experience in recovery of post anesthesia patients.  Licensing in the State of Michigan required
• Organizes work to meet daily patient schedule
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information (complies with HIPAA privacy rules)
• Accepts accountability for own practice
• Possesses flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and work situations
• Identifies pertinent patient history during admission process
• Documents all necessary patient information in the gloEMR accurately completely and in a timely manner
• Evaluates nursing care and makes changes as necessary
• Keeps physician informed of all pertinent patient information
• Serves as a patient/family advocate
• Demonstrates knowledge of GI skills for all areas of the Center; pre-op, procedure room, recovery and discharge
• Demonstrates consistent IV therapy skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of the preparation, administration, contraindications and side effects of medications used at the Center
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment used and reports any malfunctions to the Float Nurse and/or Clinical Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Michigan
• Previous clinical or hospital nursing experience, preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Current ACLS Provider certification (or must obtain within 6 months from date of hire)
• Must successful pass a background check and a drug screening

Medical Assistant (Troy and Chesterfield)

Locations: Wellpointe Medical Center, 1701 South Blvd, Suite 300 Rochester Hills, MI Digestive Health Center of Michigan 30795 23 Mile Rd. Suite 206 Chesterfield, MI
Status: Full and part time opportunities
Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift hours
Notes: We have openings for office Medical Assistants working with patients and physicians and also in our infusion centers. Prior experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Pinnacle GI Partners is a family of gastroenterology practices. We strive to differentiate our practices with a world-class patient experience, bringing together a remarkable network of skilled physicians with top-notch equipment, facilities, and opportunities to collaborate as professionals.

To aid in our rapid growth and continue to differentiate our patient experience, we’re hiring a Medical Assistant. This role will be required travel and perform assigned duties at all current locations and future acquired locations by Pinnacle GI Partners.

The ideal candidate will have a completed all levels of education to have achieved a High School or GED degree. Will have completed a medical training course or a Medical Assistant Program. Will have 1-3 years’ experience in customer service, preferably within a medical setting. The Medical Assistant will report directly to the Clinical Supervisor and demonstrate working within a team and independently in a fast-paced environment.

This role reports to the Clinical Supervisor.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician and MLP by performing the following duties;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but not limited to; other duties may be assigned.

• Interviews patients to verify medical and surgical history, medications, and allergies. Measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, and documents in chart.
• Prep charts no later than the day before clinic.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Cleans and restocks exam rooms daily.
• Assists Physician with procedure when needed.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Operates breath test equipment to administer routine diagnostic test. Calibrates equipment and contacts representative if repairs are needed. Checks supplies monthly and reorders if needed.
• Administers patient immunizations.
• Obtains x-ray, lab tests, and pathology results as needed. Obtains discharge summary, labs, x-ray, procedure notes and pathology for all in patient follow up visits.
• Inventories drug samples and contacts reps when stock is low. Checks stock monthly for outdated drugs and discards them.
• Obtains medication authorizations as needed Maintains open communication with physicians, MLP’s and triage nurses in order to carry out written orders with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Answers phone messages for prescription refills or sample requests. Reviews chart to verify medication orders. Discusses with physician or triage nurse if no orders on chart. All analgesic requests to be forwarded to Triage nurses. Refer to front office if appointment indicated. Document in patient’s chart.
• Phones in prescription requests to pharmacies and documents into patient’s chart, primarily e-scribe.
• Prints office schedules for next day

Qualifications

• Completion of High School or a GED program
• Completion of a Medical program or a Medical Assistant program
• Obtained RMA or CMA certification, preferred
• Obtain a minimum of 1-3 years customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Must demonstrate a high competency level with general computer applications and functions
• Must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening

About Pinnacle GI Partners

Pinnacle GI Partners is a gastrointestinal health company.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Rochester, Michigan, Pinnacle GI Partners offers patients comprehensive GI services encompassing general and sub-specialty gastroenterology, colorectal surgery, endoscopic surgery centers, infusion services, anesthesiology and pathology.

Our vision is to lead the way in gastrointestinal care. We aim to partner with physicians throughout the US to support them in providing great patient care within their communities, to ensure access to the leading edge of clinical practice and research, and to enable a more connected and caring patient experience.

Our model builds on the legacies of our partner practices and is focused on building a platform for the next generation of physicians to support GI care in their communities

Our company maintains substantial physician ownership and is backed by HIG Growth Partners, a leading US-based private equity investment firm with extensive experience in building highly successful healthcare companies.