Diabetes Educator I or II, Ambulatory
$107,973–$151,154 year
On-siteSacramento, California, United States or Roseville, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy to individuals, families, and groups. Assess educational needs, establish lifestyle intervention goals, and counsel patients on behavior modifications to control disease and avoid complications. Coordinate care with physicians, pharmacists, and case managers to develop individualized protocols for medication, therapy, and devices. Manage ongoing patient care day-to-day, including follow-up between provider visits, while carrying a panel of regularly followed patients. Update electronic medical records in EPIC and make treatment recommendations to physicians for medication adjustments. Gather required hours for the CDCES exam within two years of hire.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's: Dietetics, nutrition, or related field
- RD-Registered Dietitian
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Proven basic competency in standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the diabetes education specialty field that demonstrates clinical judgment, technical skills, and knowledge base
- Demonstrated basic knowledge of the use of diabetes monitoring and managing equipment, including blood glucose monitors, insulin injection devices, and the computer software associated with these devices
- Skilled in Motivational Interviewing and basic behavioral counseling skills
- Demonstrated strong group facilitation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate with a diverse group of patients, care givers, colleagues, providers and specialists
- Compassionately and effectively interact with patients and staff with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors
- Able to work collaboratively in diverse teams
- Knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to provide individual and group education on a variety of topics related to diabetes and other chronic conditions
- Attention to detail with time management and organization skills
- Solid knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and EPIC to enter/update electronic medical records (EMR)
- Prioritize activities and work within defined policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
- Capable of performing routine nutritional therapy as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
- Make independent judgements while caring for patients
- Make treatment decisions within their scope of practice and make recommendations to physicians/APCs for medication adjustments
- Carry a panel per say of patients they regularly follow
- Is responsible for the patient care while working and maintaining that ongoing care day to day and week to week
- Collaborating and extending care beyond the provider visit, including follow up or between provider visits
- 2 years recent relevant experience
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of diabetes monitoring and managing equipment, including blood glucose monitors, insulin injection devices, and the computer software associated with these devices
- Advance knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to provide individual and group education
- Exceptional attention to detail with time management and organization skills, including being an effective decision maker and expert delegator
- Use experience and existing precedents or procedures to resolve atypical or infrequent problems
- Provide informal guidance and support to junior team members
- Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines
Desired Qualifications
- Person in this position will be expected to gather the required hours to become eligible for and sit for the CDCES exam within 2 years of hire
- CDCES-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (for employees hired prior to 05/03/2024: within 2 years)
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