Diabetes Care & Education Specialist

Full-time, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

About the role

The Diabetes Care & Education Specialist provides dynamic diabetes self-management training to individuals and groups based on all content areas of the ADCES7 and the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. The specialist develops individualized diabetes self-management plans, coordinates care, interprets data, conducts focused educational assessments, and promotes successful self-management through adaptation. Must obtain the Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist credential within 2 years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based group and individual diabetes education to persons across the lifespan.
• Conduct detailed assessment of patients based on the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.
• Utilize motivational interviewing skills to assist patients in setting appropriate and measurable behavioral goals, reassessing goals, and problem-solving to promote behavior change.
• Keep current on all types of diabetes, pre-diabetes, treatment regimens, and diabetes technology through self-directed review of research and continuing education.
• Collaborate with community partners to establish effective support networks for patients with diabetes.
• Serve as a resource in curriculum development, program implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement (CQI).
• Employ current technologies to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Gather and maintain accurate data for analysis of program outcomes.
• Use appropriate billing codes for services provided.
• Maintain flexibility and willingness to vary schedule and work responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Social Work, Pharmacy, or other health care focus.
• 1 year of experience in healthcare.
• Professional registration/license as required by profession.
• Must obtain Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist credential within 2 years of hire date.