Advanced Practice Provider III
About The Position
This position provides direct medical services in pediatric and adult primary care at the New Bern location of Craven County Health Department / Craven County Community Health Center. The role primarily focuses on adult primary care, with additional child health primary care and support duties. The provider assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients; orders diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures; prescribes medications; makes referrals; documents care in the electronic medical record; and consults with an oversight physician. The position also includes maintaining licensure and CPR certification, providing office coverage when needed, and assisting during disasters.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board, or approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the North Carolina Medical Board.
- Two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Subject to an SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.
Nice To Haves
- Public Health experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review patient medical histories and assess, diagnose, and treat a broad variety of adult acute and chronic illnesses.
- Review patient medical histories and provide child health primary care.
- Order appropriate diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures, and counsel patients.
- Prescribe medications as indicated by diagnosis.
- Refer patients to other medical facilities as needed.
- Thoroughly and accurately document care in the electronic medical record.
- Code primary care visits on patient E-superbills according to the level of care provided and time spent with the patient.
- Consult with the oversight physician regularly and as needed regarding patient care.
- Meet documentation requirements for Meaningful Use, PQRS, and UDS reporting measures to support agency reimbursements.
- Complete required training to maintain licensure and maintain a CPR certificate.
- Rotate to the Havelock office if coverage is needed.
- Assist as needed in the event of a disaster.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
