Advanced Practice Provider III- Part-Time (Adult Primary Care)

Primary Purpose

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

Essential Functions

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 pediatric 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.
• Rotational on call shifts for after-hours phone response.
• In the event of a disaster, will function as a health professional in a Red Cross Shelter.
• May rotate to Havelock Office in the event that coverage is needed.
• Preceptor/Coordinator for the clinical practicum of nurse practitioner students; share in the clinical education of students through mentoring; evidence based clinical management and professional role acquisition.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Minimum Education and Experience

Licensed as Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board or approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner 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.