Diabetes Educator
Job Closed
Overview
Must haves to be considered: 1.) Must have a minimum of two years direct patient care with diabetic population 2.) Must be willing to travel to 5 different sites 3.) Must understand medical terminology 4.) Must have experience working with an EMR Preferred to have: Certified Diabetes Educator credential - preferred Current registered nurse license - preferred Health coaching certification - preferred Diabetes Educator Overview: A Diabetes Educator provides clinical expertise in diabetes management, in collaboration with the team of clinic providers. This role also provides education and treatment plans to diabetic patients and successfully help them reach their disease management goals. In addition, the CDE will create and develop programs within the 5 clinic locations to achieve positive change in the diabetic patient population. This is a full-time position and requires travel to multiple clinics in the Charlotte area. A Diabetes Educator at will do the following on a regular basis: Follow guidelines of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and work with newly diagnosed diabetic patients on a comprehensive education plan encompassing nutrition, exercise and blood glucose monitoring Develop treatment plan and discuss proposed course of treatment with patient’s provider Collaborate regularly with providers, as well as other members of the team, including health coaches Work with poorly controlled diabetic patients or patients who have not reached their disease management goals, focusing on areas where improvement in control of disease could be accomplished Promote self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and treatment goals that optimize health outcomes Organize group programming for diabetes patients at various clinics and work sites, as deemed necessary Attend outreach activities such as health fairs for diabetes screening and health education Instruct patients and family members on how to administer insulin, self-monitor blood glucose, and medication education Assist in the development of policies and procedures for diabetes and health education guidelines
Company
Our founders created a company with a unique vision to revolutionize healthcare delivery through a patient-centric wellness approach leading to healthier people and more affordable health services. Our dedicated team delivers results and raises the bar for a superior consumer healthcare experience. Our unique consumer focus allows us to customize the best solution for our clients, maximizing client cost savings. We have no ownership or affiliation with any hospital, insurance company or other established healthcare provider allowing for flexibility in solutions for our clients. We provides dedicated client engagement teams focusing on service excellence and communication. Clinic staffing, on-boarding and training are focused on best practices and needs in the local market. Along with a unique client focus to customize the best solution for the client, we provide timely and actionable reporting to help support and motivate clinic use to maximize the client’s cost-savings.