Overview
To provide education to patients regarding medications, diet and self management of diabetes and associated conditions, such as comorbidities.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors and other employees.
- Contributes to and participates in the Performance/Quality Improvement activities of the assigned department, including data collection, analysis, and compliance with risk management activities.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of education projects targeting diabetes and other chronic diseases.
- Conducts clinical responsibilities consistent with all clinical practice and job specific policies and procedures.
- Assist director of ambulatory care in planning and coordinating patient education materials and events.
- Maintain all necessary credentials to maintain certifications.
- Directly educate patients about specific medical conditions (including diabetes, hypertension and others), including medication management, diet, prevention and other associated conditions and factors.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience with hands on behavioral modification, medication management, and dietary management.
- Certified Diabetes Care Education Specialist and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
- Bachelor’s in Nutrition.
- Master’s.
- Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word.
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