Manager Diabetes Education Program - Ob/Gyn

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Diabetes Education Program leads a multidisciplinary diabetes education and nutrition team supporting UT Physicians Obstetrical, Gynecological and Reproductive Sciences clinics. The role manages implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive diabetes self-care management and education program, building a collaborative team infrastructure to enrich the experience of people living with diabetes and their caregivers. The manager also provides patient care through group visits, telemedicine, and in-person appointments, including hands-on education about diabetes devices and medications.

Requirements

Required: RN state licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by the Texas Board of Nursing; or Registered Pharmacist (RPh) by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; or Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Required: Licensed Dietitian by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Required: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education.
Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s).
At least 5 years of related experience in diabetes education or chronic disease management.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Must meet the position's stated security-sensitive requirements, including the ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure if the position requires access to it.

Nice To Haves

One year of supervisory or management experience.
Board certification in a medical specialty in Advanced Diabetes Management.

Responsibilities

Oversee the diabetes education program, including creating and monitoring implementation and execution, setting department and quality incentive goals, managing the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognition program, and evaluating quality and practice improvement efforts.
Participate in department-sponsored population health and care coordination activities that affect the continuum of care and provide chronic disease and health promotion expertise.
Apply knowledge and experience of evidence-based practice guidelines.
Serve as a subject matter expert for wellness planning, grant proposals, and care coordination activities targeting programs for people with diabetes.
Supervise certified diabetes care and education specialists.
Provide direct patient care, including hands-on education about continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, meters, blood glucose monitors, and medications.
Maintain credentials and expertise in education and self-management trends, technological devices, medications, and treatment adherence.
Prepare and submit required federal and state administrative reports and plans, and respond to audit requests, including those from the ADA and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Ensure compliance with ADA annual recognition program and Medicare documentation and billing requirements.
Track project progress, manage expectations through successful completion, and provide contingency plans to meet project objectives.
Interpret reports and dashboards and use the electronic health record to analyze data for quality improvement.
Manage departmental human resources activities, including recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling around 37–38 days per year.
Increasing vacation accrual with tenure.
Longevity Pay monthly payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.