Registered Dietitian/Diabetes - On Call

HIPPA Requirements The Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Specialist will have access to PHI in the course of carrying out his/her duties. This position will use PHI to provide education and to consult with providers and be involved in overall quality of care discussions with the other health care providers at the Center. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated record sets to which this employee will have access include: the full medical record, the demographic, scheduling and insurance information of the practice management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• required
• Ability to self-manage and effectively manage staff.
• Ability to work in a timely, accurate and detail oriented manner.
• Logical decision-making skills.
• Ability to embrace change and innovation when appropriate.
• Excellent patient, provider and staff communication skills.
• Strong commitment to working with patients and staff from a wide range of ethnic, economic, cultural and social backgrounds.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

• Education and Experience
• Licensed Dietitian in the state of Oregon; Registered Dietitian (ADA) strongly preferred.
• CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) or ability to obtain CDE within one year of employment.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with patients with diabetes.
• Experience educating individuals, groups, patients/families and professionals.
• Experience using motivational strategies with patients and knowledge of psychology of eating: Mindful and Intuitive eating practices, including Health at Every Size (HAES®) approach, and Satter Division of Responsibility in feeding (sDOR) desired.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, safe driving record, and insurance coverage required.

• Behavioral Competencies Accountability
• Role model VG’s mission, vision, and shared values Customer-Focus
• Listen to the voice of the customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations Teamwork
• If someone needs help, help them Initiative
• Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work Confidentiality
• Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others Ethical
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work Respect
• Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients Communication
• Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspectives of others

Physical Requirements Percentage of time spent • Standing/Walking

• up to 70%
• Sitting: up to 40%
• Lifting/Carrying: may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
• May occasionally stoop, bend; will reach frequently

• Working Environment/Physical Hazards
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous chemicals.
• Working environment – In a well-lighted and ventilated office/clinical setting.
• Physical effort – Mobility to visit all work sites.

Equipment Used • Computer

• EPIC, databases and word processing
• Telephone, fax, copier, scanner, printer
• Glucometers and point-of-care lab monitoring
• Equipment necessary to measure vitals (blood pressure cuff, scale, etc.)

Immunization Staff member must meet immunizations requirements as stated in VGMHC’s immunization policy.

Job Description

represent a general outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to accomplish VGMHC’s Mission.

VGMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges. The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes affirmative action in the area of placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay and termination.