Diabetes Clinical Educator (Great Plains)

USA-MiniMed Distribution Corp. 1018; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Disability leave

Dependent daycare

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Diabetes Clinical Educator (DCE) to deliver training, education, and ongoing support for patients across the Great Plains District, including Missouri. This field-based role requires in-person and virtual sessions, with 2-3 days in the field per week and remote work the rest of the time.

You will collaborate with Clinical Territory/ District Managers, organize group trainings, coordinate logistics, and ensure timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Valid license in CDCES, RN, RD, PA, NP, or Pharmacist required.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical education or patient training.
• Ability to travel up to 75% and work evenings or weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates individual and group education—both in-person and virtually—on MiniMed products.
• Provides ongoing patient educational support through calls and training initiatives.
• Coordinates and plans group trainings and events with territory teams.
• Submits accurate training documents within 48 hours.
• Collaborates with territory teams on therapy changes and care links.
• Participates in district and territory planning sessions.
• Maintains valid driver's license and insurance; travel as required.

Skills

Training delivery

Clinical education

Patient support

Virtual training

Education

Valid professional license (CDCES/RN/RD/PA/NP/Pharmacist)

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Zoom

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

MiniMed is seeking a Diabetes Clinical Educator (DCE) to deliver training, education, and ongoing support for patients using MiniMed products. The DCE ensures optimal patient outcomes through effective product training and works closely with the Clinical Territory Manager and Clinical District Manager, providing education across multiple territories. This is a field-based position that will support our Great Plains District, which includes Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. The ideal candidate will be in the Youngstown area. The expectation is to be in the field 2-3 days/week and remote the remaining time.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates individual and group education—both in‑person and virtually—on MiniMed products, including webinars, conference calls, and computer‑based trainings.
• Provides ongoing patient educational support through support calls, pilot training initiatives, and proactive outbound calls to patients at risk for therapy attrition, aiming to recapture or re‑engage patients.
• Coordinates and plans group trainings and events in alignment with territory teams and district training goals, including logistics, attendee invitations, facilitation, and post‑event follow‑up.
• Submits accurate and legible training documents within 48 hours of session completion.
• Collaborates with territory teams on therapy changes, CareLink files, and other patient‑related topics for effective follow‑up with healthcare professionals.
• Actively participates in district and territory planning sessions.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and active vehicle insurance policy; must be able to drive approximately 75% of the time within assigned territory and may require overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: A valid registered licence in one or more of the following fields: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Dietitian (RD), Physician Assistant (PA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Pharmacist.
• Associate’s Degree and 2 years of clinical experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 0 years of experience.

Nice to Have

• Certified Pump Trainer or experience training customers on insulin pumps.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) / Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) / Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the diabetes disease state and experience training/educating patients on Medtronic products and technologies.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, or on call periodically.
• Experience with Zoom, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$57,000 - $97,000.
• The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California.
• In addition to Base Salary, this position is eligible for a Sales Incentive Plan (SIP), which provides the opportunity to earn significant incentive compensation for achieving or exceeding your goals.
• Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account.
• All regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non‑qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.
• Job‑level benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

Legal Requirements

• It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• MiniMed participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
• For sales reps and other patient‑facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.
• This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Company Culture

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Oct 2026.

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

MiniMed is a full‑stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most.

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

MiniMed is a full‑stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people with diabetes. We’re dedicated to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment.