Certified Diabetes Educator Dietitian - Erie - Full Time (Hybrid)

Highmark Health • Erie, PA

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assesses patient need for diabetes education. Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training based on assessment. Plans and conducts continuing education programs for professional staff and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Registered/Licensed Dietitian.
• Experience in counseling patients with diabetes
• Experience in community education.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• 1-3 years’ experience in Diabetes Education / Health Living Coaching.
• Certified insulin pump trainer (CPT).
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligible and must obtain CDCES certification within nine months of hire

Responsibilities

• Collects DSME/T program participant assessment data, using a recognized certification database/program in a collaborative and ongoing manner.
• Develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with program participants.
• Collaboratively develops an individualized follow-up plan with each program participant.
• Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives.
• Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of DSME/T program services, using outcome measures from the AADE7 Continuum of Outcomes Framework.
• Documents assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation results in each participant's educational records.
• Participates in the development of education curricula and materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level