Salary : $85,051.20 - $97,808.88 Annually
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 07720
Department: Public Health
Division: Personal Health Services
Opening Date: 01/24/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Duties
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health has an opening for a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner. This position provides clinical duties in the Public Health Tuberculosis Clinic, while providing consultations in Child Health, Immunizations and Refugee clinics. The mid-level Clinical Provider responsibilities include: 1) performing complete medical histories and physical examinations, laboratory testing when necessary; prescribing medications and educating 2) reviewing histories and physical assessment finding of Enhanced Role RN's and providing consultation for abnormal findings and treatment for patients whose results are positive. The mid-level provider may also make referrals to other local or state agencies or health department services and collaborate with community partners as indicated. May also be involved in policy development and review.
Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of health appraisal tools, laboratory tests and findings, and therapeutic procedures;
Thorough knowledge of available resources and appropriate referral methods;
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of general medicine and disease states;
Skill in performing clinical functions & clinical assessments;
Ability to record accurately and completely all information necessary to evaluate and plan care and to convey this to the physician;
Ability to teach and counsel patients, their families, and other health professionals;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, and to gain the confidence of patients and families and work effectively with them;
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of general medicine and disease states.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a Physician Assistant program approved by the N. C. Board of Medical Examiners and approved to practice medical acts based on education and experience by the Board of Medical Examiners or;
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Board of Nursing, graduation from a Nurse practitioner program approved by the N. C. Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of medical Examiners, and approved to practice medical acts based on education and experience by the Joint Subcommittee.
Prefer one year of experience working as an extender and at least two years of experience in working as a physician extender in a clinical setting.
Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) preferred.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Approved to practice specified medical acts by the North Carolina Board of medical Examiners or by the Joint Subcommittee of the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Provider essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinates the operation of the Tuberculosis control program, provides consultation for the immunization, refugee and child health programs
Maintains medical records
Attends meetings and conferences.
Continue to see patient at appropriate intervals and arranges for patients to be seen by a specialist if appropriate.
Discusses patient's condition and recommended course of action with the patient
Reviews laboratory reports.
Performs physical examinations, orders diagnostic tests, prescribes treatment or refers problems to a physician.
Obtains medical histories and other relevant information from patients.
Performs related duties as assigned.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

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Please select your highest level of completed education.

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college, trainings, or certifications
• Completion of a vocational program
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or above

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Did you graduate from a Physician Assistant program approved by the N.C. Board of Medical Examiners and are you approved to practice medical acts based on education and experience by the Board of Medical Examiners?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, what is the name of the Physician Assistant program from which you graduated? If you answered no to the previous question, enter N/A.
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Are you licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Board of Nursing and did you graduate from a Nurse practitioner program approved by the NC Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, from which Nurse practitioner program did you graduate?
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How many years of experience do you have working as an extender?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• More than 6 years

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How many years of experience do you have working as a physician extender in a clinical setting?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• More than 6 years

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What is your PA or NP license number?
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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

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