Certified Diabetes Educator Dietitian - West Penn - Full Time (Hybrid)

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, seeks a Diabetes Education Specialist to assess patient needs and provide individualized self-management education. The role will also plan continuing education programs for professional staff and the community.

Responsibilities include data collection, goal setting, follow-up planning, outcome evaluation, and documentation in participants’ records, with involvement in curricula development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Registered/Licensed Dietitian.
• Experience in counseling patients with diabetes and experience in community education.
• Preferred Master’s Degree.
• 1-3 years’ experience in Diabetes Education / Health Living Coaching.
• Certified insulin pump trainer (CPT).

Responsibilities

• Collects DSME/T program participant assessment data, using a recognized certification database/program in a collaborative and ongoing manner. (20%)
• Develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with program participants. (20%)
• Collaboratively develops an individualized follow-up plan with each program participant.
• Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives. (20%)
• Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of DSME/T program services, using outcome measures from the AADE7 Continuum of Outcomes Framework. (20%)
• Documents assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation results in each participant's educational records. (10%)
• Participates in the development of education curricula and materials. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Registered/Licensed Dietitian

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

General Overview

Assesses patient need for diabetes education. Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training based on assessment. Plans and conducts continuing education programs for professional staff and the community.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collects DSME/T program participant assessment data, using a recognized certification database/program in a collaborative and ongoing manner. (20%)
• Develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with program participants. (20%)
• Collaboratively develops an individualized follow-up plan with each program participant.
• Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives. (20%)
• Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of DSME/T program services, using outcome measures from the AADE7 Continuum of Outcomes Framework. (20%)
• Documents assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation results in each participant's educational records. (10%)
• Participates in the development of education curricula and materials. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Registered/Licensed Dietitian.
• Experience in counseling patients with diabetes and experience in community education.
• Preferred Master’s Degree.
• 1-3 years’ experience in Diabetes Education / Health Living Coaching.
• Certified insulin pump trainer (CPT).

Additional Employment Requirements

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligible and must obtain CDCES certification within nine months of hire Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.