Certified Diabetes Educator Dietitian - Penn Hills - Part Time (Hybrid)

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :GENERAL OVERVIEW:Assesses patient need for diabetes education. Provides individualized diabetes self-management education/training based on assessment. Plans and conducts continuing education programs for professional staff and the community.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:* Collects DSME/T program participant assessment data, using a recognized certification database/program in a collaborative and ongoing manner.* Develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with program participants.* Collaboratively develops an individualized follow-up plan with each program participant. Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives.* Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of DSME/T program services, using outcome measures from the AADE7 Continuum of Outcomes Framework.* Documents assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation results in each participant's educational records.* Participates in the development of education curricula and materials.* Performs other duties as assigned or required.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum* Bachelor's Degree* Registered/Licensed Dietitian.* Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligible and must obtain CDCES certification within nine months of hire* Experience in counseling patients with diabetes and experience in community education.* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificatePreferred* Master's Degree.* 1-3 years' experience in Diabetes Education / Health Living Coaching.* Certified insulin pump trainer (CPT).As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.orgCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice