Diabetes Program Coordinator

UPMC Altoona is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Diabetes Program Coordinator to bring energy and expertise to our team. This role is all about making a meaningful impact by providing individualized diabetes education, building strong connections with patients and staff, and driving community outreach that truly matters. If you thrive on collaboration, enjoy teaching, and are passionate about empowering others to better manage their health, this role gives you the platform to do just that with the support of a leading healthcare organization.

• Continually update diabetes education plan according to ADA guidelines.
• Serve as a resource/consultant in diabetes care for medical staff, nursing staff, patients and community.
• Promote and market diabetes education classes to medical staff offices and to other relevant agencies or organizations.
• Maintain knowledge of diabetes equipment (glucose meters, insulin pumps, insulin pens).
• Provide individualized diabetes and nutritional education/counseling.
• Identify and participate in CQI initiatives/activities.
• Mentor and train peers and students in diabetes management.
• Keep current with medications and newly approved medications for diabetes management.
• Conduct diabetes education classes for patients, staff, and community as required.
• Maintain adequate documentation consistent with ADA recognition and reimbursement guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute (UPDI) to develop and maintain ADA site recognition.
• Participate as an active member of the UPDI ADA Advisory Board.

• At least 2 years of experience in diabetes management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Nutrition, or Dietetics and current Certification in Diabetes Education (C.D.E.).
• 3–5 years of healthcare experience in diabetes education in individual and group settings.
• Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.
• Ability to provide nutrition education and counseling.
• Ability to mentor peers, support personnel, and act as a resource in the specialty area.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population.
• Ability to use current technology.
• Ability to utilize and/or participate in professionally based publications or research.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care