Diabetes Program Coordinator

UPMC•Altoona, PA

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Diabetes Program Coordinator to bring energy and expertise to our team. This role is all about making a meaningful impact by providing individualized diabetes education, building strong connections with patients and staff, and driving community outreach that truly matters. If you're someone who thrives on collaboration, enjoys teaching, and is passionate about empowering others to better manage their health, this role gives you the platform to do just that, with the support of a leading healthcare organization behind you.

Requirements

2 years experience in diabetes management.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing OR Nutrition or Dietetics and holds current Certification in diabetes education (C.D.E.).
3-5 years Healthcare experience in diabetes education in individual and group settings.
Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to provide nutrition education and counseling.
Ability to mentor peers, and support personnel and act as resource in specialty area.
Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population.
Ability to use current technology.
Ability to utilize and/or participate in professionally based publications/research.
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Responsibilities

Continually update diabetes education plan according to ADA guidelines.
Serve as a resource person/consultant in diabetes care for medical staff, nursing staff, patients and community.
Promote and market diabetes education classes to medical staff offices and to other relevant agencies/organizations as a community resource.
Maintain knowledge of diabetes equipment (glucose meters, insulin pumps, insulin pens).
Provide individual diabetes and nutritional education/counseling for diabetes.
Identify and participate in CQI initiatives/activities.
Mentor and train peers and students in diabetes management.
Keep current with medications and new medications for diabetes management.
Conduct diabetes education classes for patients, staff and community as required.
Maintain adequate documentation consistent with ADA recognition and reimbursement guidelines.
Work collaboratively with Director, University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute (UPDI) in developing and maintaining ADA site recognition.
Participate as active member of the UPDI ADA Advisory Board.