Diabetes Education & Self-Management Coach

UC Health (Cincinnati); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health (Cincinnati) seeks a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to provide comprehensive diabetes education in ambulatory and inpatient settings. You will develop individualized care plans, assess understanding and psychosocial factors, and educate patients on glucose monitoring, medication management, nutrition, and self-care.

The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists, ongoing follow-up, and participation in discharge planning to ensure

Qualifications

• CDCES certification required or eligible.
• Experience delivering diabetes education in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Ability to assess patient understanding and psychosocial factors impacting care.
• Strong collaboration with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on glucose monitoring, insulin administration, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.
• Collaborate with the care team to tailor individualized education plans.
• Participate in discharge planning for inpatients and follow-up education post-discharge.
• Track patient progress and adjust education strategies as needed.
• Support program accreditation and outcomes reporting.

Skills

Diabetes education

DSMES delivery

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

CDCES certification (or candidate)

Tools

Diabetes devices data review

Job description

UC Health (Cincinnati) seeks a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to provide comprehensive diabetes education in ambulatory and inpatient settings. You will develop individualized care plans, assess understanding and psychosocial factors, and educate patients on glucose monitoring, medication management, nutrition, and self-care.

The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists, ongoing follow-up, and participation in discharge planning to ensure