AP Practitioner III: Adult & Pediatric Primary Care

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

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.