Certified Diabetic Educator

## Certified Diabetic Educator Apply locations:
Pullman Regional Hospital time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 27 Days Agojob requisition :
JR
** 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.
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* Job Title:

** Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
** Work Schedule for this Position:
** Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
** Company Statement:
** Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.
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* 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
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