Diabetic Educator

Full Time
Columbus, GA 31903
Posted
Job description
Description:

Valley Healthcare provides comprehensive primary care, selected specialties and referral services for the Chattahoochee valley regardless of circumstances. We take pride in being patient-centered, team-based care, and we are not able to do so without you!

Our company is growing rapidly and we are currently in search of providers to help our growing families! We are looking for an experienced provider who is passionate about caring for patients and treating their medical needs. You will perform exams and procedures, counsel patients, and treat patients throughout their lifetime.

Education: A Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed to practice in Georgia. Three or more years of work experience in a Community Health Facility. Able to organize and carry out work assignments with minimal supervision and to prioritize work assignments and departmental responsibilities. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude. Must successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

Salary:

$56,000.00 - $86,000.00

Hours of operation:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Location:

Columbus, Ga

Benefits:

Excellent health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance (paid 100% by the company)

403B

Competitive salary

CME and Expense Reimbursement

Generous paid time off and holidays

Loan Repayment NHSC

Summary: Responsible for educating patients and staff about diabetic management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual and group counseling sessions for diabetic patients.
  • Assist Chronic Care Coordinator in coordinating diabetic services for patients.
  • Provide staff training, as requested.
  • Perform related work as required.
  • Possess cognitive skills necessary to understanding terminology, medical records and instructions.
  • Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, to correctly document patient’s progress and effectively present information and to respond to questions.

Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the Chief Executive Officer per center policies.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: A Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed to practice in Georgia. Three or more years of work experience in a Community Health Facility. Able to organize and carry out work assignments with minimal supervision and to prioritize work assignments and departmental responsibilities. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude. Must successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.

Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient’s Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends.

Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit/stand for an extended period of time
  • Ability to lift 10-15 pounds

THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS

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