What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diabetes Educator position at WVU Medicine?
The incumbent will develop, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the outpatient diabetes program and is responsible for outreach to physician practices as a referral source for the diabetes program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :
1. Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :
1. ASCM, Clinical Exercise Physiology Certified
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Identifies education needs of the community and those with diabetes.
2. Attends diabetes advisory committee meetings as assigned.
3. Performs patient assessment, delivers education and evaluates patient’s obtainment of goals.
4. Assists in maintaining the American Diabetes Association certification as applicable.
5. Participates in community outreach and educational support.
6. Advocates on behalf of the patient and families.
7. Communicates with primary care providers, members of the multi-disciplinary team relevant questions concerns, and
patient outcomes.
8. Participates in performance improvement activities to assure quality care.
9. Provides administrative support and coordinates the management and operations of the Diabetic Institute
10. Leads the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Outpatient Diabetes and Nutrition Education Program.
11. Compiles reference materials, summarizes data and prepares reports, and drafts manuals and materials.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to lift 25 pounds.
2. Ability to push / pull 100lbs.
3. Ability to stand for several hours per day.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Wellness Center
SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
1. Computer skills, particularly Excel and Word.
2.Ability to understand written and oral communication.
