Aizer Health · 17 hours ago
Certified Diabetes Educator
49 Forest Road, Monroe, NY, 10950
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50/hr - $50/hr
3+ years expAizer Health is a leading Federally Qualified Community Health Center committed to providing transformative care. The Certified Diabetes Educator will be responsible for delivering comprehensive diabetes education and counseling to pregnant patients, collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans, and guiding patients in diabetes self-management techniques.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive diabetes education and counseling to pregnant patients for managing gestational diabetes, focusing on nutrition, medication management, insulin administration, and lifestyle changes
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s needs, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to diabetes management
Guide patients through diabetes self-management techniques, including blood glucose monitoring, carbohydrate counting, and exercise plans, to help them achieve better control over their health
Offer ongoing support and counseling to patients, addressing any concerns, helping them navigate the emotional aspects of diabetes, and empowering them to maintain healthy habits
Accurately document patient progress, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record system, and communicate effectively with the broader care team to ensure continuity of care
Conduct follow-ups to monitor patients’ progress, adjust care plans as necessary, and ensure they remain compliant with medications, lifestyle changes, and recommended check-ups
Qualification
Required
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligibility to sit for the exam
Experience counseling for and managing gestational diabetes within an MFM department and/or an Endocrine practice
Strong knowledge of diabetes self-management practices and patient education techniques
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for patient-centered care
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Preferred
3+ years of experience as a Diabetes Educator
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, such as ECW or similar
Bilingual skills (Spanish or Yiddish) are a plus
Company
Aizer Health
Aizer Health partners with patients to deliver medicine and offers 24-hour access to personal health information.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase