Certified Diabetic Educator

Britt Medical

$82K — $121K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
  • Active, unrestricted clinical license in a qualifying discipline (e.g., RN, RD/RDN, PharmD/RPh, NP, PA)
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2–3 years of experience in diabetes care, education, or chronic disease management
  • Strong knowledge of current diabetes clinical guidelines and standards
  • Experience with diabetes technologies (CGM, insulin pumps, smart pens)
  • Proficiency in EHR systems and care documentation

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized and group diabetes self-management education and support
  • Assess patient needs, readiness to change, health literacy, and barriers to care
  • Collaborate with healthcare team to support newly diagnosed patients and those with complex regimens
  • Develop and implement personalized care and education plans
  • Educate patients on medication management, nutrition, and risk reduction
  • Train patients on diabetes technology including CGM and insulin delivery systems
  • Document all patient interactions in EHR

Benefits

  • Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
  • Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
  • Services Discount and EAP Resources
Full Job Description

Pay Range:

The base pay range for this position is

$39.55-$58.55 Hourly

however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Title: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Work Schedule for this Position: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Position Overview:

The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) provides comprehensive diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) across a network of outpatient clinics including Endocrinology. This role partners with interdisciplinary care teams to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient self-management, and reduce complications associated with diabetes and related conditions. The CDCES delivers patient-centered care using evidence-based guidelines and behavior change strategies.

A Day in the Life:

  • Provide individualized and group diabetes self-management education and support aligned with standards from the American Diabetes Association and Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists

  • Assess patient needs, readiness to change, health literacy, and barriers to care

  • Support newly diagnosed patients and those with uncontrolled diabetes or complex regimens in collaboration with primary care and endocrinology

  • Develop and implement personalized care and education plans

  • Educate patients on medication management (including insulin), blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, and risk reduction

  • Train patients on diabetes technology, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and insulin delivery systems

  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, dietitians, and nurse care managers across clinic sites

  • Monitor patient progress and outcomes; adjust care plans accordingly

  • Document all patient interactions in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with regulatory and billing requirements

  • Support population health initiatives within the clinic network

  • Participate in quality improvement projects and help track program performance metrics (e.g., A1C reduction, adherence, hospitalization rates)

  • Support transition from hospital to home: reinforce diabetes education as part of discharge planning and care transitions

About You!

This Job is For You if You Have:

  • Current certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

  • Active, unrestricted clinical license in a qualifying discipline (e.g., RN, RD/RDN, PharmD/RPh, NP, PA)

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in diabetes care, education, or chronic disease management

  • Strong knowledge of current diabetes clinical guidelines and standards of care

  • Experience with diabetes technologies (CGM, insulin pumps, smart pens)

  • Proficiency in EHR systems and care documentation

A Wow if You Have:

  • Master’s degree

Company Perks:

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

  • Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
  • Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
  • Services Discount and EAP Resources

A Few More Important Points:

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

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