What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider II position at Moore County?
JOB
Advertisement FlyerPerforms difficult professional and administrative work augmenting the primary health care physician in making medical diagnosis and dispensing medical treatment; provides medical care; diagnoses illness; orders tests; refers patients; maintains records and files; coordinates work with primary physician; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Local Health Director and a primary or secondary physician. Supervision is exercised over all division personnel.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Advertisement FlyerPerforms difficult professional and administrative work augmenting the primary health care physician in making medical diagnosis and dispensing medical treatment; provides medical care; diagnoses illness; orders tests; refers patients; maintains records and files; coordinates work with primary physician; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Local Health Director and a primary or secondary physician. Supervision is exercised over all division personnel.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Thorough knowledge of techniques of interviewing, medical and relevant history taking, principles and practices of general medicine and disease states as they relate to the area of work • Thorough knowledge of health appraisal tools, laboratory tests and findings, advanced physical assessment, advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and therapeutic procedures as related to the area of work • Thorough knowledge and ability to plan a regime of care based on assessment and findings • Considerable knowledge of available resources and appropriate referral methods • Skill in performing clinical functions • Ability to teach and counsel individuals, families and groups in areas of health maintenance, preventive medicine, and care of the sick • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, the general public, other professionals, and associates
- Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license ***This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug screensThis is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, crouching, reaching, walking, lifting, fingering, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug test and post offer physical. Moore County is an E-Verify Participant
