Diabetes Education & Care Coordinator

NCMH External Candidates; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newberry Health is seeking a compassionate Diabetes Educator/Coordinator to join its Cardiopulmonary & Wellness team in Newberry, SC. This role focuses on educating patients, coordinating diabetes-related services, and supporting ongoing wellness efforts.

You will work with patients, families, and the healthcare team to create personalized education plans and promote healthy lifestyle changes, with a focus on prevention and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Current clinical licensure or professional credential appropriate to the position and responsibilities.
• Diabetes education certification or credential preferred, if applicable.
• Strong knowledge of diabetes management, patient education, and healthy lifestyle practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group diabetes education to patients and their families.
• Educate patients on diabetes self-management, including blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, medication management, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Coordinate diabetes education services and assist with scheduling, referrals, follow-up, and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.
• Monitor patient progress and provide continued education and encouragement as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient education, assessments, goals, and progress.
• Participate in wellness initiatives, community education, screenings, and diabetes awareness activities as needed.

Skills

Clinical licensure

Diabetes education

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient education

Education

Diabetes education certification

Job description

Newberry Health is seeking a compassionate Diabetes Educator/Coordinator to join its Cardiopulmonary & Wellness team in Newberry, SC. This role focuses on educating patients, coordinating diabetes-related services, and supporting ongoing wellness efforts.

You will work with patients, families, and the healthcare team to create personalized education plans and promote healthy lifestyle changes, with a focus on prevention and ongoing support.