Job Requirements
- Full-Time Days; 8:00am - 4:00pm
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 Diabetes Care & Education Specialist provides individualized diabetes self-management plans, coordinates care, interprets data, conducts focused educational assessments and promotes successful self-management through adaptation. The Diabetes Care & Education Specialist will obtain Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist credential within 2 years of hire date.
Minimum Requirements
Education
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Social Work, Pharmacy or other health care focus
Experience
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1 year experience in healthcare
License/Registration/Certifications
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Registration/ License as required by profession
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Must obtain Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist credential within 2 years of hire date
Core Job Responsibilities
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Provide evidence-based group and individual diabetes education to persons across the lifespan.
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Provide detailed assessment of patients based on the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.
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Utilize motivational interviewing skills to assist patients in setting appropriate and measurable behavioral goals, reassessment of goals, and problem-solving to promote behavior change.
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Keep current on all types of diabetes, pre-diabetes, treatment regimens, and diabetes technology through self-directed review of research and continuing education.
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Collaborate with community partners to establish effective support networks for patients with diabetes.
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Serve as a resource in curriculum development, program implementation, evaluation, and CQI.
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Employ current technologies to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
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Gather and maintain accurate data for analysis of program outcomes.
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Use appropriate billing codes for services provided.
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Maintain flexibility and willingness to vary schedule and work responsibilities as needed.
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Perform other duties as assigned
