Associate State Medical Examiner

For a complete list of assigned duties, please see MS Code 41-61-77. Requires an employee licensed to practice medicine in Mississippi and, either board-certified in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology or be a physician who is eligible to sit for the forensic pathology board examination administered by the American Board of Pathology
OCCU: 9640
Pay Grade: MED10

 

State Medical Examiner

For a complete list of assigned duties, please see MS Code 41-61-63. Requires an employee to be a physician who is eligible for a license to practice medicine in Mississippi and be certified in forensic pathology by the American Board of Pathology (MS Code 41-61-77)
OCCU: 9641
Pay Grade: MED11

Psychiatrist I

Psychiatry resident accountable for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Provides thorough psychiatric services including assessment, diagnosis, prescriptions for medications, and treatment under the general supervision of an attending physician. Responsible for advanced evaluation, diagnosis, and care to mentally ill adults and mentally and emotionally ill adolescents and children. Prescribes, evaluates, and monitors administration of medications under the general supervision. Jobs in this family are medical practitioners specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.

Requires graduation from an accredited school of medicine with a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, or graduation from a foreign medical school and certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
OCCU: 9278
Pay Grade: MED07

 

Psychiatrist II

Psychiatrist accountable for the assessment and treatment of mental illnesses. Provides thorough psychiatric services including assessment, diagnosis, prescriptions and treatment. Responsible for more elaborate, complex, and precise evaluation and care to severely mentally ill adults and emotionally ill adolescents. Prescribes, evaluates, and monitors administration of mediations, including in child and adolescent populations. Serves as a consultant to other medical staff and prepares and submits evaluation reports to the courts and testifies in court proceedings.

Typically requires state licensure, Board Certification in Psychiatry, and 0-3 years of experience.
OCCU: 9279
Pay Grade: MED10

 

Psychiatry Team Lead

Psychiatrist accountable for the assessment and treatment of mental illnesses. Provides thorough psychiatric services including assessment, diagnosis, prescriptions, and treatment. Responsible for more elaborate, complex, and precise evaluation and care to severely mentally ill adults and emotionally ill adolescents. Prescribes, evaluates, and monitors administration of mediations, including in child and adolescent populations. Leads interdisciplinary teams in evaluating new patients and writes admission and discharge orders. Serves as a consultant to other medical staff and prepares and submits evaluation reports to the courts and testifies in court proceedings.

Typically requires state licensure, Board Certification in Psychiatry, and 0-3 years of experience.
OCCU: 9280
Pay Grade: MED11

Physician I

First-level Physician accountable for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and determination of patient treatment plan and processes. Performs medical procedures and the delivery of patient care that require a Physician. Does discharge planning taking into consideration patient environment and skills. Accountable for all required documentation in accordance with medical policies, practices and protocols. Focus of a Physician in this job family is on medical services such as primary care, acute care, internal medicine, family practice, or pediatrics. May practice with guidance from a more experienced Physician.

Requires licensure.
OCCU: 9249
Pay Grade: MED06

 

Physician II

Second-level Physician accountable for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and determination of patient treatment plan and processes. Performs medical procedures and the delivery of patient care that require a Physician. Does discharge planning taking into consideration patient environment and skills. Accountable for all required documentation in accordance with medical policies, practices and protocols. Focus of a Physician in this job family is on medical services such as primary care, acute care, internal medicine, family practice, or pediatrics.

Requires licensure and completion of residency.
OCCU: 9250
Pay Grade: MED10

 

Physician Supervisor

Third-level seasoned Physician accountable for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and determination of patient treatment plan and processes. Performs medical procedures and the delivery of patient care that require a Physician. Serves as medical policy director or performs peer review for compliance with standards of care. Does discharge planning taking into consideration patient environment and skills. Accountable for all required documentation in accordance with medical policies, practices and protocols. Focus of a Physician in this job family is on medical services such as primary care, acute care, internal medicine, family practice, or pediatrics.

Requires licensure and typically 1-4 years of post-residency experience.
OCCU: 9251
Pay Grade: MED11

Pharmacy Technician

First-level technical position accountable for assisting a Pharmacist in drug distribution and inventory. A familiarity of medical terminology and drug types, as well as the common abbreviations used in writing medication orders, and a knowledge of names, strengths, and dosage forms of medications is required. The incumbent must be able to follow procedures efficiently and accurately with minimum supervision.

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency, 0-2 years of experience, and a passing score on the registration exam must be obtained within the first year of being a technician.
OCCU: 9236
Pay Grade: MS06
 

Pharmacist I

First-level Pharmacist accountable for advising patients, physicians, and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications as well as monitoring the health and progress of those patients. Accountable for interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and related pharmaceutical standards of service; review and auditing of complex drug claims; conducting field investigations of pharmaceutical practices and procedures; utilization evaluation and investigation of pricing procedures. The work may involve regulating the practice of pharmacy and dispensing of drugs for the protection of the public. May direct the work of Pharmacy Technicians.

Typically requires state licensure as a Pharmacist.
OCCU: 9237
Pay Grade: MED06
 

Pharmacist II

Second-level Pharmacist accountable for advising patients, physicians, and other health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions, and side effects of medications as well as monitoring the health and progress of patients or may provide administrative pharmaceutical expertise for a statewide program. Incumbents serve as staff consultants; make recommendations concerning policy and changes in internal procedures and service coordination; and provide periodic reports as required. The work may involve regulating the practice of pharmacy and dispensing of drugs for the protection of the public. May direct the work of Pharmacy Technicians.

Typically requires state licensure as a Pharmacist and 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacist.
OCCU: 9238
Pay Grade: MED07
 

Pharmacy Team Lead

First-level supervisory Pharmacist accountable for planning, organizing, and directing pharmaceutical activities in an institutional pharmacy or in serving as a supervisory Pharmacist in a department or agency. Jobs at this level have responsibility for the direction of a pharmaceutical program or a department within a large pharmaceutical operation. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

Typically requires state licensure as a Pharmacist, 4-5 years of experience as a Pharmacist.
OCCU: 9239
Pay Grade: MED08
 

Pharmacy Supervisor

Supervisory/managerial Pharmacist accountable for planning, organizing, and directing pharmaceutical activities including extensive and varied large-scale distribution of drugs in a large institutional pharmacy or in serving as the highest-level administrative Pharmacist in a department or agency. Jobs at this level have final responsibility for the direction of a very large and complex pharmaceutical program subject only to administrative direction; they exercise complete independence in establishing work procedures and methods within the framework of the policies of the institution where employed and in accordance with state and federal laws. The work requires constant contact with physicians, interns, nurse supervisors, and other officials for purposes of coordinating services with other units. Supervision is exercised over a staff of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and other employees performing related work.  This work may also require serving as director of the compliance division of the Pharmacy Board. Work involves regulating the practice of pharmacy and dispensing of drugs for the protection of the public. Work involves formulating, directing, and controlling the operations of the compliance and administrative procedures of the Pharmacy Board.

Typically requires state licensure as a Pharmacist, 5+ years of experience as a Pharmacist and 2-4 years’ supervisory experience.
OCCU: 9240
Pay Grade: MED09

Licensed Nurse Practical 

First-level Nursing position accountable for administering medication and other prescribed treatments, taking vital signs, assisting with care plan activities, observing and reporting patient conditions and behaviors, and participating in rehabilitation, ambulation, and transfers. Communicates with doctors, patients, and families, and educates patients on care. May provide transport and/or escort to offsite appointments and application of restraints when necessary. Mentors and delegates work to CNAs.

Typically requires a Certificate from an Approved School of Nursing, Licensure as an LPN and 0-4 years of experience.
OCCU: 9223
Pay Grade: MED01

Nurse I 

First-level Professional Registered Nurse accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team. Accountable for reviewing medical records, observing the provision of medical care provided to patients by facility staff, coordinating assessments from other disciplines, incident reporting and investigation, and discharge planning in a patient care setting. May assign the work of LPNs, nurse assistants, and other technical personnel. May provide transport to offsite appointments and application of restraints when necessary.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 0-1 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. 
OCCU: 9224
Pay Grade: MED02

Nurse II 

Second-level Professional Registered Nurse accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team. Accountable for reviewing medical records, observing the provision of medical care provided to patients by facility staff, coordinating assessments from other disciplines, incident reporting and investigation, and discharge planning. Oversees and reviews the work and documentation of LPNs, nurse assistants, and other technical personnel. May oversee other RN’s on a shift.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. 
OCCU: 9225
Pay Grade: MED03

Nurse III 

Seasoned Professional Registered Nurse accountable for serving as a member of the medical treatment team. Accountable for overseeing more complex or sensitive care, participating as a member of multidisciplinary team providing direct care in a patient care setting, or providing nursing and health services in a public health program. May be responsible for mentoring or directing the work of lower level employees. May serve as a shift supervisor.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 2+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse. 
OCCU: 9226
Pay Grade: MED04

Nurse Team Lead 

First-level Nurse Manager/Supervisor accountable for directing nursing services and oversight and review of work and documentation of subordinate and specialist personnel. Supervises, plans and schedules the delivery of nursing services to several units and/or wards in a patient care setting. Assumes responsibility for carrying out several nursing programs in a public health setting.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 2-4+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse. 
OCCU: 9227
Pay Grade: MED05

Nurse Supervisor 

Second-level Nurse Manager accountable for directing nursing services and oversight and review of work and documentation of subordinate and specialist personnel. Accountable for directing subordinates in coordinating care for patients and administering nursing programs. Directs nursing services and oversees other health services in a public health program. Is a highly functional member of a multidisciplinary team providing direct care in a patient care setting or directs nursing and health services in a public health program.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse, 3-5+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse, and 2-4 years of experience supervising nurses. 
OCCU: 9228
Pay Grade: MED06

Nurse Manager 

Top-level Nurse Manager accountable for coordinating and managing the establishment of major plans, task assignments, and allocation of staffing to support and ensure conformance with specified objectives and policies. Directs the total nursing program for a large hospital or institution, typically as a Director of Nursing or Chief Nursing Officer, or may direct nursing services for a state agency or division, or direct a statewide public health nursing program. Develops vision and strategic direction, designs and executes plans of action for patent care processes, organizational culture, and nursing operations.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse, 5+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse, and 2-4 years of experience as a Nurse Manager.
OCCU: 9229
Pay Grade: MED07

Nurse Practitioner

Advance Practice Provider accountable for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and determination of patient treatment plan and processes. Performs medical procedures and the delivery of patient care that are allowed within the governance that manages the work of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Does discharge planning taking into consideration patient environment and skills. Accountable for all required documentation in accordance with medical policies, practices and protocols. Typically reports to a Physician or Medical Director. If employed by a regulatory entity, employees may be responsible for compliance, investigations, and administrative duties not associated with patient care. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

Typically requires licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and nationally board certified.
OCCU: 9218
Pay Grade: MED05

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Advance Practice Provider accountable for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and determination of patient treatment plan and processes. Employees at this level perform more complex medical procedures and oversee the delivery of specialized patient care that is allowed within the governance that manages the work of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Does discharge planning taking into consideration patient environment and skills. Accountable for all required documentation in accordance with medical policies, practices and protocols. Typically reports to a Physician or Medical Director.

Typically requires a Nurse Practitioner Degree in Family Psychiatric Mental Health or Adult Psychiatric Mental Health, licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 0-3 years of experience, and nationally board certified.
OCCU: 9219
Pay Grade: MED06

Dental Assistant 

Dental Assistant accountable for assisting a Dentist or Dental Hygienist in patient care, preparing materials for patient impressions and restorations, exposing radiographs, and processing dental x-ray film as directed. Under supervision, may apply topical anesthetics and cavity preventive agents to teeth and gums. Independently performs office duties including scheduling, handling records, bills, payments, and ordering supplies and materials.

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency. Certification as a Dental Assistant preferred or relevant experience. 
OCCU: 9186
Pay Grade: MS05

Dental Hygienist 

Dental Hygienist accountable for cleaning teeth, examining for signs of oral disease, educating patients on oral hygiene, taking and developing x-rays, implementing infection prevention procedures, and applying fluoride and sealants. Independently screens patients, reviews medical and dental histories, documents patients’ oral hygiene status, and maintains dental records. May supervise or direct the work of Dental Assistants.

Requires state licensure as a Dental Hygienist. 
OCCU: 9187
Pay Grade: MS12

Dentist 

Dentist accountable for diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gingiva and related oral structures. Independently removes tooth decay, dental restorations, examines x-rays, applies sealants, straightens teeth, and repairs fractured teeth. Performs oral surgery, extracts teeth, administers anesthetics and writes prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. May make referrals for more specialized care. Supervises the work of Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants.

Requires state licensure as a Dentist. 
OCCU: 9188
Pay Grade: MED08

Nurse Case Manager I 

First-level Nurse Case Management position accountable for assessing and evaluating service providers to ensure compliance with state and federal program requirements. Determines appropriateness of care and determines program eligibility for certain treatments, exams, and evaluations. Duties may also include case finding, health teaching, health counseling, assessment and evaluation of providers of services and related sites.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 2-4 years of experience.
OCCU: 9180
Pay Grade: MED03

Nurse Case Manager II 

Second-level Nurse Case Management position accountable for assessing and evaluating service providers to ensure compliance with state and federal program requirements. Determines program eligibility for treatments, exams, and evaluations and deals with treatments that are more complex or involve coordination of multiple providers. Duties may also include case finding, health teaching, health counseling, assessment and evaluation of providers of services and related sites. Communicates with doctors, patients, participants, and families, and educates patients on care.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse and 5+ years of experience.
OCCU: 9181
Pay Grade: MED04

Nurse Case Manager Team Lead 

First-level Nurse Case Management Supervisor accountable for assessing and evaluating service providers to ensure compliance with state and federal program requirements. Determines appropriateness of treatment and determines program eligibility for certain treatments, exams, and evaluations. May also be responsible for analyzing findings and recommending plans for correction to medical providers. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse, and 6 years of experience. 
OCCU: 9182
Pay Grade: MED05

Nurse Case Manager Supervisor 

Second-level Nurse Manager accountable for providing administrative leadership to Nurse Case Managers charged with assessing and evaluating service providers to ensure compliance with state and federal program requirements. Responsible for analyzing findings and recommending plans for correction to medical providers and formulating health-care policies, rules, and regulations as necessary. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

Typically requires state licensure as a Registered Nurse, 7 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and 1-3 years’ experience as a Nurse Manager. 
OCCU: 9183
Pay Grade: MED07