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Job Requirements

Position Summary

The Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist provides dynamic diabetes self-management training to individuals and groups based on all content areas of the AADE7 and the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. The Certified 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

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

Experience

• Three years healthcare experience

License/Registration/Certifications

• Registration/License as required by profession
• Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist

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.