What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chronic Kidney Disease Educator position at Regal Medical Group?
Position Summary :
The role of the Clinical Educator is to activate and support members with chronic kidney disease (CKD) by helping them understand their condition and manage it effectively. The role primarily focuses on educating members, their families, and caregivers about CKD, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to prevent progression and complications.
The Chronic Kidney Disease Educator provides education and support to members diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, guiding them on how to manage their condition, improve quality of life, and slow the progression of the disease. The CKD Educator works closely with members, families, and internal and external healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, offer nutritional guidance, discuss treatment options, and promote healthy lifestyle changes.
Education and / or Experience :
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.
- 3 years of nephrology and / or healthcare / managed care experience required.
- Knowledge of computers, faxes, printers and all other equipment.
- Proficient in MS Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Power Point).
- Ability to deal with responsibility with confidential matters.
- Ability to work in a multi-task, high stress environment.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Attend meetings and trainings as required.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $24 - $25 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.
As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :
Full Time Position Benefits :
The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.
Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.
Health and Wellness :
Savings and Retirement :
Other Benefits :
Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Salary : $24 - $25
