Diabetes Education Specialist (DSMES)

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to deliver DSMES according to ADA/ADCES standards. You will assess patient learning needs and lead education sessions on diabetes management, including medications, nutrition, exercise, and glucose monitoring.

If a Registered Dietitian, you will provide medical nutrition therapy and follow up to ensure sustained diabetes control. Collaboration with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational and effective time management.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine.
• Public speaking skills or potential development for classes.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide care following the National Standard for DSMES per ADA/ADCES.
• Assess learning needs and tailor education sessions for diabetes management.
• Lead individual and group education sessions on diabetes management.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy if a Registered Dietitian.
• Document and charge for DSMT and MNT services per CMS guidelines.
• Collaborate with the care team to implement comprehensive care plans.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Public speaking

Self-directed

Education

Nursing or Dietetics degree

Masters in Dietetics (if lic after 2024)

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Diabetes Education Specialist to deliver DSMES according to ADA/ADCES standards. You will assess patient learning needs and lead education sessions on diabetes management, including medications, nutrition, exercise, and glucose monitoring.

If a Registered Dietitian, you will provide medical nutrition therapy and follow up to ensure sustained diabetes control. Collaboration with the care team is essential.