Diabetes Education Program Manager

Boston Medical Center; Town of Brighton (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Discretionary annual bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to assess, develop, and coordinate diabetes self-management education for diverse patients within the ADA Diabetes Education Program.

The role provides medical nutrition therapy for weight management, cardiovascular health, GI disorders, and more, while collaborating with care teams to implement individualized plans.

Qualifications

• Assess educational needs and readiness for diabetes management.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans for diabetes self-management.
• Provide ongoing support and counseling to patients and families.
• Coordinate with diabetes coordinator to design and conduct self-management training per Medicare standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine educational needs for diabetes management.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans addressing diabetes self-management and medication management.
• Provide group diabetes education classes and ongoing counseling.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to personalize care plans and improve outcomes.

Skills

Dietitian

Diabetes education

Medical nutrition therapy

Group education

Job description

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to assess, develop, and coordinate diabetes self-management education for diverse patients within the ADA Diabetes Education Program.

The role provides medical nutrition therapy for weight management, cardiovascular health, GI disorders, and more, while collaborating with care teams to implement individualized plans.