Diabetes Education Specialist
Provides oversight for planning implementation and evaluation of the DSMT/E program and ensures the systematic and coordinated delivery of diabetes educational services.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop a curriculum for weekly diabetes education classes that will be held either virtually or in person.
- With the help of support staff plan marketing and coordination of the weekly DM education sessions.
- Host and instruct DM education courses to Sturdy Memorial Associates patients as needed.
Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of DSMT/E experience.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:
- Knowledge about chronic disease management and disease self-management educational processes
- Supervisory abilities
- Knowledge about program management
- Proficient in various computer applications including spreadsheets
- Marketing skills
A healthcare professional who is also a certified diabetes educator credentialed as a diabetes education specialist or diabetes clinical management specialist.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and at least 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area education and/or experience in program management
License/Certification:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
- Certified diabetes educator credentialed as a diabetes education specialist or diabetes clinical management specialist preferred.