Physician Extender ; Buncombe)(Temporary

Overview

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Agency:
Office of State Human Resources
Division:
Temporary Solutions

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

This temporary position is located in Black Mountain - Buncombe County. This position is assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services, located at 201 Tabernacle Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. This is professional work providing psychiatric/mental health care involving patient assessments. Practitioners have knowledge of psychopharmacology, the study of indications, actions, risks, and side effects of psychiatric drugs used independently and in combination with other drugs.

• Ordering labs.
• Making referrals to other medical providers.
• Prescribing psychiatric medications.
• Overseeing patients’ physical and mental health.
• Must be trained in psychiatric/mental health.
• Work is performed in state facilities, public health programs, correctional units and other clinic settings in collaboration with a psychiatrist.

• Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of psychiatric medicine and the techniques involved.
• Knowledge of biological, social, and psychological developmental processes at all ages.
• Knowledge of developments in the field of medicine with emphasis on psychiatric medicine.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk management.
• Skill in treating and diagnosing a variety of psychiatric disorders.
• Ability to assess and interpret laboratory results, clinical data and information relative to the patient’s condition.
• Ability to compile clear and concise notes for patient's charts and to make oral presentations of cases in medical conferences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, families, and the public.

Licensed as a 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.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Robert Blough

Recruiter Email: ROBERT.BLOUGH

• Full-time

• Entry level

• Health Care Provider

• Government Administration

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