Certified Diabetes Educator

WVU Medicine

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About The Position

The incumbent will develop, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the outpatient diabetes program and is responsible for outreach to physician practices as a referral source for the diabetes program.

Requirements

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
• One (1) year experience in health and fitness
• Computer skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to understand written and oral communication.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull 100lbs.
• Ability to stand for several hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• ASCM, Clinical Exercise Physiology Certified

Responsibilities

• Identifies education needs of the community and those with diabetes.
• Attends diabetes advisory committee meetings as assigned.
• Performs patient assessment, delivers education and evaluates patient’s obtainment of goals.
• Assists in maintaining the American Diabetes Association certification as applicable.
• Participates in community outreach and educational support.
• Advocates on behalf of the patient and families.
• Communicates with primary care providers, members of the multi-disciplinary team relevant questions concerns, and patient outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to assure quality care.
• Provides administrative support and coordinates the management and operations of the Diabetic Institute
• Leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program.
• Compiles reference materials, summarizes data and prepares reports, and drafts manuals and materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed