Advanced Practice Provider III

Craven County; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven County Health Department in New Bern seeks a licensed Advanced Practice Provider to deliver direct medical services in adult and pediatric primary care. The role includes diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and coordinating referrals as needed.

The AP provider will document seamlessly in the EMR and ensure compliance with Meaningful Use, PQRS, and UDS reporting.

Qualifications

• Licensed as Physician Assistant in North Carolina with active practice.
• Alternate allowed: Nurse Practitioner licensed in NC meeting board requirements.
• Public Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical services in adult primary care at New Bern site.
• Review medical history, diagnose, treat adult acute/chronic illnesses.
• Order diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures; counsel patients.
• Prescribe medications as indicated; manage referrals to other facilities.
• Document thoroughly in electronic medical record; code visits as appropriate.
• Collaborate with supervising physician for patient care oversight.
• Meet documentation for Meaningful Use, PQRS, and UDS reporting.

Skills

Adult Primary Care

Documentation

EMR documentation

Clinical assessment

Education

PA license (NC)

NP license (NC)

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct medical services in the area of pediatric and adult primary care at the New Bern location of Craven County Health Department / Craven County Community Health Center.

75% Adult Primary Care

• Review patient medical history, assess, diagnose, and treat a broad variety of adult acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order appropriate diagnostic testing, therapeutic procedures, and counsel patients.
• Prescribe medications as indicated by diagnosis.
• Make referrals to other medical facilities as needed.
• Document all the above thoroughly and accurately in electronic medical record.
• Code primary care visits on patient E-superbill appropriately according to level of care given and time spent with patient.
• Consult with oversight physician on a regular and as needed basis regarding patient care.
• Meet all documentation requirements for Meaningful Use, PQRS, and UDS reporting measures to receive proper reimbursements for the agency.

15% Child Health Primary Care

• Review patient medical history, assess, diagnose, and treat a broad variety of adult acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order appropriate diagnostic testing, therapeutic procedures, and counsel patients.
• Prescribe medications as indicated by diagnosis.
• Make referrals to other medical facilities as needed.
• Document all the above thoroughly and accurately in electronic medical record.
• Code primary care visits on patient E-superbill appropriately according to level of care given and time spent with patient.
• Consult with oversight physician on a regular and as needed basis regarding patient care.
• Meet all documentation requirements for Meaningful Use, PQRS, and UDS reporting measures to receive proper reimbursements for the agency.

10% Additional Support

• Complete required training to maintain licensure.
• Maintain CPR certificate.
• May rotate to Havelock Office in the event that coverage is needed.
• In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

• Licensed as 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 and two years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Public Health experience preferred.

Special Requirements

G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.