Certified Diabetic Educator

Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers is seeking a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator to empower patients with pre-diabetes and diabetes through self-management education, lifestyle modification, and clinical guidance. This role also requires traveling to APHS System clinics; reliable transportation is required.

Licensure as an RN, RDN, Pharmacist, or other allied health professional is required, with CDCES credential preferred or eligible soon.

Qualifications

• Current, active license as an RN, RDN, Pharmacist, Exercise Physiologist or other allied health professional.
• CDCES credential preferred or eligible to sit for the exam within a specified timeframe.
• 1–2 years clinical diabetes education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate documentation in the patient’s EHR.
• Obtain lab/X-ray reports and referral information; verify demographics.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect PHI.
• Assist medical providers with patient communication about medications and symptoms.
• Ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• Participate in in-services, trainings, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment and infection control.

Skills

Diabetes tech

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Patient education

Documentation

Education

RN/RDN/Pharmacist

CDCES eligible

Job description

Title: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)/ Diabetes Educator

Department Clinical

Status: Non-Exempt

Position Classification/Category: Administrative and Clinical

Reports To: ACMO for Mobile and Community Services

Direct Reports: N/A

Summary of Position

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Certified Diabetes Educator to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will empower patients diagnosed with pre-diabetes, Type 1, and Type 2 diabetes to take control of their health through comprehensive self-management education, lifestyle modification, and clinical guidance. This position does require CDCES to travel to various clinics throughout the APHS System. Reliable transportation is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure / Certification:
  • Current, active license as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Pharmacist, Exercise Physiologist or other allied health professional.
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential preferred (or eligibility to sit for the exam within a specified timeframe).
• Experience:
  • Preferred minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in diabetes education, endocrinology, or outpatient care.
• Skills:
  • Strong proficiency with modern diabetes technology (CGMs, insulin pumps, smart pens).
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a compassionate approach to patient care.
  • Ability to translate complex medical terminology into clear, actionable advice for patients of diverse backgrounds.
  • Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Continuous walking, standing and moving about.
• Frequently bends, kneels and crouches.
• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers – typing and/or writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Possible exposure to hazardous fumes, airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, bodily fluids, etc.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain accurate documentation in the patient’s EHR based on established documentation procedures.
2. Fulfill clerical responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to the following: obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. Complete forms/requisitions as needed; verify patient demographics.
3. Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operations by keeping protected health information confidential and secure.
4. Assist Medical Providers with communicating with patients regarding diabetic medications, diabetic symptoms, referrals, appointments, and paperwork.
5. Ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
6. Represent the company professionally and positively to enhance and promote the core values and mission of the organization.
7. Participate in mandatory in-services and drills, attend staff meetings and other trainings, including appropriate age specific educational trainings offered on regular basis for professional development.
8. Participate in quality improvement activities by initiating or contributing to monitoring, measuring, analyzing, improving and/or controlling program goals, objectives and/or services.

1. Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing established policies and procedures and the ability to professionally encourage others to do the same to support a healthy team atmosphere.
2. Maintain strict adherence to infection control guidelines established by the organization.
3. Critical thinking.