What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator Specialist position at Clara Barton Medical Center?
At Clara Barton Medical Center, we are seeking a skilled Diabetes Educator Specialist to provide individualized diabetes self-management education and training to patients.
- Collects and interprets DSMES program participant assessment data to develop comprehensive individualized educational plans.
- Provides interactive and collaborative diabetes training methods, utilizing a motivational interviewing style of counseling.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of educational services and develops follow-up plans to ensure patient progress.
- Collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care.
- Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and participates in ongoing provider marketing activities.
- Certification as a diabetes educator or eligibility to become certified.
- Minimum 6 months experience in diabetes education or completion of 15 contact hours in diabetes clinical and educational subjects.