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Diabetes Care & Education Specialist- Montgomery

2-3 years
Not Disclosed
10 Feb. 14, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Diabetes Care & Education Specialist - Montgomery

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift

Job Overview:
The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) delivers comprehensive services that integrate both clinical and self-management aspects of diabetes and cardiometabolic care. As an essential member of the interprofessional team, the CDCES collaborates to provide patient-centered care and education aimed at fostering behavior change and improving quality of life. The CDCES supports and advocates for individuals affected by diabetes to help them achieve their personal health goals.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Dietetics/Nutrition.
  • Registered/Licensed Dietitian or Registered Nurse.
  • Dietitian must hold a current license and registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Registered Nurse must hold a current license.
  • 2-3 years of experience.
  • Must be certified as a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) by CBDCE or be eligible to sit for the certification exam within 24 months of hire.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide quality diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy (limited to Registered Dietitians) in individual and group settings, both in-person and virtually.
  • Utilize appropriate teaching techniques to match the learning preferences of individuals with diabetes.
  • Manage virtual classes, including material presentation, answering questions, and pre/post-class communication and documentation.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments for one-on-one patient visits, including emotional and behavioral health, and develop individualized care plans.
  • Evaluate pertinent lab results related to diabetes and associated comorbidities, such as cardiometabolic and renal health.
  • Collaborate with patients and providers to establish health targets and individualized goals.
  • Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, providing strategies for diabetes self-management, including nutrition, physical activity, glucose monitoring, medication adherence, problem-solving, coping, and risk reduction.
  • Manage a panel of patients, tracking progress, updating care plans, and regularly communicating successes and barriers to providers.
  • Utilize technology to support diabetes care and education in both individual and population health settings.

Working Conditions:

  • Climbing: Rarely
  • Concentrating: Consistently
  • Continuous Learning: Consistently
  • Hearing (Conversation): Consistently
  • Interpersonal Communication: Consistently
  • Kneeling: Rarely
  • Lifting <10 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting 11-50 lbs: Rarely
  • Lifting 50+ lbs: Rarely
  • Pulling: Occasionally
  • Pushing: Occasionally
  • Reaching: Occasionally
  • Reading: Consistently
  • Sitting: Consistently
  • Standing: Consistently
  • Stooping: Occasionally
  • Talking: Consistently
  • Thinking/Reasoning: Consistently
  • Use of Hands: Consistently
  • Color Vision: Consistently
  • Walking: Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards & ALWAYS Behaviors:
At TriHealth, the priority is to serve patients, communities, and team members by demonstrating the following core behaviors:

Serve - ALWAYS:

  • Greet everyone with eye contact, a smile, and a warm "hello."
  • Assist lost patients/guests by escorting them or finding help.
  • Avoid using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.

Excel - ALWAYS:

  • Take responsibility for service recovery when expectations are not met.
  • Prioritize patients and guests when waiting in lines or elevators.
  • Focus on continuous improvement in quality, safety, and service.

Respect - ALWAYS:

  • Honor cultural and spiritual differences and individual preferences.
  • Value everyone's opinion and contributions, regardless of title or role.
  • Speak positively about colleagues and departments in front of patients and guests.

Value - ALWAYS:

  • Respect others' time by being punctual, prepared, and engaged.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Use resources efficiently, minimizing waste.

Engage - ALWAYS:

  • Recognize achievements and express gratitude to team members.
  • Show courtesy and compassion to customers, colleagues, and the community.