Diabetic Educator- Chattanooga Family Practice

Chattanooga Family Practice , a division of Summit Medical Group, has an opening for an experienced Diabetic Educator to join their passionate, authentic, and growing team of professionals. This is a F ull-Time opportunity , working the following hours: We are team-driven, collaboration-minded, and all-in to provide the best patient care possible to the community we serve.

“It’s not my job” is a phrase you will not hear around here!

Responsibilities

(List does not include all duties assigned) Educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity, and glucose testing. Collects patient data to monitor health status of patients and uses that data to proactively manage each appropriate patient’s condition.

Uses good clinical skills in assisting physician(s) with procedures and in administering medications, as requested. Pulls and prepares patient records as needed to treat patients. Adheres to established company policies and procedures (including the corporate compliance program), and follows state and federal regulations, such as OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

Adheres to site-specific protocols and expectations. Performs duties in a professional manner while exhibiting a courteous and cooperative manner to co-workers, management, and public. Maintains strictest confidentiality, both internally (with Summit employees) and externally (with non-Summit persons). Performs all other duties assigned by Site Manager/ Administrator or physicians.

Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience: At least two years’ experience in a similar clinical setting preferred. Certification/License: Active state RN license and certification as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred. Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 566 providers at 103 practice locations in 23 counties.

Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 478,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.

summitmedical.com In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.