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We are seeking a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or RD and CDE, with at least one year of experience in diabetes education and management and in medical nutrition therapy. This is a full-time position (40 hours). There is a strong preference for candidates who have diabetes pump certification for devices currently on the market.
Primary Responsibilities:
As part of the Diabetes Education team, you will work closely with the Endocrinology providers as well as support Primary Care providers to:
Provide one-on-one consultation for patients on diabetes devices
Provide Diabetes Self-Management Education and Medical Nutrition Therapy as per provider referral
Teach diabetes classes
Provide appropriate documentation in Epic
Work with the diabetes education team to develop a comprehensive diabetes device program
Actively interact with physicians and staff, promoting a team approach to medical care
Follow up on requests for diabetes or nutrition information from teammates and patients promptly via phone, email or MyChart
Promote positive interpersonal relationships with fellow teammates, providers, physicians and patients
Attend monthly meetings for Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
Current registration and certification?(RD and CDE) both required if not CDCES
AHA-BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science or Master's degree
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Device certification with Medtronic, Tandem, Omnipod
2+ years of experience in diabetes self-management education, medical nutrition therapy and diabetes management
Knowledge of diabetes management and various diets for medical nutrition therapy: diabetes, pre-diabetes, congestive heart failure, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, GERD, gout, celiac, PCOS, chronic kidney disease
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Able to type notes in timely manner. Epic experience
Reads, speaks, understands, and writes clearly in English. Works with initiative, energy, and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Solid teaching, counseling, and negotiation skills
Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $48,300 to $94,500 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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