Certified Diabetes Education Specialist

Job Description

W2 Contract

$33-$36.50/HR with 2 weeks PTO and contribution towards healthcare

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Summary

Responsible for delivering a structured, evidence-based diabetes education and coaching program for members with diabetes. The role is focused on improving self-management, medication adherence, lifestyle modification and clinical outcomes for a diverse member population.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide coaching for diabetes condition management including self-management, glucose monitoring, medication use, nutrition, physical activity, stress reduction, reducing complications, etc.
• Use motivational interviewing and behavior change techniques to set individualized goals, develop action plans and track member progress.
• Refer members to internal or external resources (programs, providers) and collaborate with those resources to ensure a seamless continuum of care.
• Document all interactions, assessments, care plans, etc. within required timeframes.
• Comply with applicable regulatory and licensing requirements such as NCQA and CMS.
• Monitor, evaluate and report programs’ effectiveness (e.g., outcomes) and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Education And Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in delivering chronic condition coaching or diabetes education.
• Bachelor’s degree in health education, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Nursing, Exercise Physiology or Social Work required.
• Master’s degree in related discipline is preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Educator Specialist (CDE) or Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

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