Diabetes Education Specialist

SMG Brand; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chattanooga Family Practice, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Diabetic Educator to join a collaborative team in Chattanooga, TN. This full-time, on-site role focuses on patient education, data collection, and assisting physicians with diabetes care. Active RN license and CDE preferred; minimum of two years in a clinical setting.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to regulations, and participation in quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active state RN license.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred.
• At least two years’ experience in a similar clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients on diabetes lifestyle changes (nutrition, medications, physical activity, glucose testing).
• Collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage conditions.
• Assists physicians with procedures and administers medications as requested.
• Pulls and prepares patient records as needed for treatment.
• Follows policies, HIPAA guidelines, and site-specific protocols.
• Participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities.

Skills

Patient education

Clinical data collection

Medication administration

Education

RN license

Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred

Job description

Chattanooga Family Practice, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Diabetic Educator to join a collaborative team in Chattanooga, TN. This full-time, on-site role focuses on patient education, data collection, and assisting physicians with diabetes care. Active RN license and CDE preferred; minimum of two years in a clinical setting.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to regulations, and participation in quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.