Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct medical services in the area of pediatric and adult primary care at both the New Bern and Havelock locations 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.
20%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.
5%Additional Support
- Complete required training to maintain licensure.
- Maintain CPR certificate.
- In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed.
- 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 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.
