Certified Diabetes Educator

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in West Virginia is seeking a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to manage an outpatient diabetes program. The role involves community outreach, patient assessments, education delivery, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will have a CDCES certification and experience in health and fitness. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on improving diabetes care and requires strong communication skills and computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education.
• One year experience in health and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Identify education needs of the community and those with diabetes.
• Perform patient assessment and deliver education.
• Lead planning and implementation of the Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program.

Skills

Computer skills

Ability to understand written and oral communication

Education

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. The incumbent will develop, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the outpatient diabetes program and is responsible for outreach to physician practices as a referral source for the diabetes program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
• One (1) year experience in health and fitness

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCM, Clinical Exercise Physiology Certified

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies education needs of the community and those with diabetes.
• Attends diabetes advisory committee meetings as assigned.
• Performs patient assessment, delivers education and evaluates patient’s obtainment of goals.
• Assists in maintaining the American Diabetes Association certification as applicable.
• Participates in community outreach and educational support.
• Advocates on behalf of the patient and families.
• Communicates with primary care providers, members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding relevant questions and concerns, and patient outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement activities to assure quality care.
• Provides administrative support and coordinates the management and operations of the Diabetic Institute.
• Leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program.
• Compiles reference materials, summarizes data and prepares reports, and drafts manuals and materials.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to push/pull 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for several hours per day.

Working Environment

• Wellness Center

Skills And Abilities

• Computer skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to understand written and oral communication.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center

6242 THOM SF Pain Management

Address

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW
South Charleston
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.