Position Summary

 

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         

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Nutrition, Social Work, Pharmacy or other health care focus

Experience        

1 year experience in healthcare

 

License/Registration/Certifications        

Registration/ License as required by profession Must obtain Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist credential within 2 years of hire date

 

Preferred Requirements

 

Preferred Education     

N/A

 

Preferred Experience    

N/A

 

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications    

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core Job Responsibilities

 

Provide evidence-based group and individual diabetes education to persons across the lifespan. Provide 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, reassessment of 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 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.