Pharmacy CHW Diabetes Educator

Four Rivers Community Health Center • Rolla, MO

21d

About The Position

The Diabetes Care and Education Coordinator is a vital link in keeping high-risk patients engaged to improve their health outcomes. The position provides healthy lifestyle education and coordinates care for high-risk diabetes patients. It accepts referrals from primary care teams, schedules patients for educational services, supports access to glucose-monitoring equipment, and helps patients establish diabetes-management goals. The role also helps develop the diabetes education program and supports primary care and nursing staff.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• CPR certified.
• Background in the medical field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health education subjects.
• Ability to complete forms in an orderly and accurate manner.
• Ability to use sound judgment, maintain a calm disposition, and work easily with people.
• Ability to relate to the public in all areas.
• Knowledge of the health care field and medical office protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of assisting tasks related to a medical practice.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
• Knowledge of HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
• Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs and effectively sharing information with patients and families.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Nice To Haves

• Education or certifications in the field of diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals from primary care teams and schedule diabetes patients for educational services.
• Assist patients in obtaining continuous glucose monitors and blood glucose meters, and train them in appropriate use.
• Provide healthy lifestyle education and help patients set diabetes-management goals.
• Monitor DRVS for diabetes measures and goals.
• Identify barriers to diabetes goals and care and assist patients in navigating those barriers.
• Help create and grow the diabetes education program within the facility.
• Provide support to primary care and nursing staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED