Diabetes Educator - Adult Endocrinology/Diabetes Clinic

Diabetes Educator - Adult Endocrinology/Diabetes ClinicProvides diabetes education for a study, department, or clinic, collaborates with other professionals, develops educational material, coordinates visits, and maintains recordsEssential Responsibilities:Educates individuals with type-2 diabetes on the pathophysiology of diabetes, the psychological issues of having the disease, oral and injectable diabetic medications, and sick day management. Teaches families how to monitor blood sugars, and manage blood sugars with food and exercise. Actively participates on the diabetes study team. Collaborates with study staff in meeting study objectives as outlined by the study protocol. Attends medical visits with study physician and completes study related associated paperwork.Develops educational materials such as the Diabetes Education Manual, workbooks, blood glucose meters and logbooks, and diabetes questionnaires to assess mastery of learned materials. May present material through lecture or with the use of multimedia video. Works with study participants in completing the education materials.Coordinates patient visits and the associated work with the diabetes medical staff at the University site. Assists in setting schedules for return visits. Answers telephone inquiries.Maintains study participant records according to study guidelines.General Responsibilities:Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Nutritional Science, Public Health or other advanced Healthcare degree.Experience: 2 years of experience as a Healthcare Educator or experience in Community Health. Experience providing education or knowledge of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, or other medical conditions requiring specialized education and experience with Native American communities preferred.Licensures/Registrations/Certifications Required: Selected candidate must be willing to obtain Certified Diabetes Educator certification preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Must have excellent problem solving and project management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication and presentation skillsProficient with the use of Microsoft Office toolsOU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.