What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Diabetes Educator, Endocrinology position at Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Mass?
We are seeking a full-time 40-hour Diabetes Educator to support our Endocrinology department. The Diabetes Educator will support our practice across three locations: 104 Endicott Street, Danvers; 331 Highland Avenue, Salem and 2 Corporation Way, Peabody.
The schedule will consist of five 8-hour shifts between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. This position will rotate between the three sites, with two days per week at one location, two days at another, and one day at the third location, providing support where needed across the practice.
The Diabetes Educator is responsible for providing comprehensive education and support to patients living with diabetes. This role focuses on promoting self-management skills to improve health outcomes while working collaboratively with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans and diabetes management programs.
Essential Functions:
-Conduct thorough assessments to identify patients' educational needs and readiness for diabetes self-management learning.
-Develop and implement personalized education plans covering key aspects such as medication management, nutrition, physical activity, and blood glucose monitoring.
-Lead group education sessions focusing on diabetes management, prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
-Design and distribute educational materials and resources to enhance patient comprehension and engagement.
-Provide ongoing emotional support and counseling to patients and their families, addressing psychological challenges associated with diabetes.
Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
North Shore Physicians Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Education
- Associate's Degree Related Field of Study required
- Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
- Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Licenses and Credentials
- Certified Diabetes Educator [CDE/CDCES] - Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education required
Experience
- Experience in health and nutrition related to diabetes education, counseling, or related role 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of diabetes pathophysiology, management strategies, and treatment options.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively educate and support patients and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Proficiency in using educational tools and technology to enhance patient learning.
Strongly Preferred:
- Several years experience in diabetes management, including providing CGM & insulin pump starts & other technical aspects of DM care
- Experience in program administration, with familiarity (or a willingness to learn) of the ADCES/Medicare auditing processes, quality metrics, billing requirements, etc.
- Someone who is able to advance the program both with internal (endo team, PCP's, etc.) and external (patients, accrediting agents, etc.) stakeholders.
- Familiarity with running an accredited diabetes program
Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
North Shore Physicians Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.