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GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Assesses patient need for diabetes education. Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training based on assessment. Plans and conducts continuing education programs for professional staff and the community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects DSME/T program participant assessment data, using a recognized certification database/program in a collaborative and ongoing manner.
• Develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with program participants.
• Collaboratively develops an individualized follow-up plan with each program participant. Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives.
• Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of DSME/T program services, using outcome measures from the AADE7 Continuum of Outcomes Framework.
• Documents assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation results in each participant's educational records.
• Participates in the development of education curricula and materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Registered/Licensed Dietitian.
• Experience in counseling patients with diabetes and experience in community education.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree.
• 1-3 years’ experience in Diabetes Education / Health Living Coaching.
• Certified insulin pump trainer (CPT).

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligible and must obtain CDCES certification within nine months of hire

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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