Bilingual Diabetic Educator - Certified in Holyoke, Massachusetts at Holyoke Medical Center

Valley Health Systems, Inc., the parent company of Holyoke Medical Center, provides a broad range of physician services in offices conveniently located throughout Western Massachusetts.

Our Endocrinology & Diabetes Center is seeking an experienced Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to provide comprehensive diabetes education and self-management support to our patients. This position works collaboratively with endocrinologists and the multidisciplinary care team to help patients effectively manage diabetes and improve their overall health and quality of life.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide individualized diabetes education and self-management support.
• Educate patients on glucose monitoring, medications, insulin administration, nutrition, physical activity, and prevention of diabetes-related complications.
• Provide education and support for insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and other diabetes technology.
• Assist patients with initiation and ongoing use of diabetes devices within professional scope of practice.
• Review glucose data and communicate relevant findings to providers.
• Collaborate with endocrinologists and other members of the care team to support individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate with diabetes technology representatives when additional device-specific education or training is needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient education and interventions.
• Serve as a diabetes education resource for patients, staff, and the multidisciplinary care team

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Massachusetts professional license/credential as an RN, LPN, or Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN).
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential preferred; candidates working toward certification may be considered based on experience.
• Experience providing diabetes education in an ambulatory, endocrinology, community health, or similar clinical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of diabetes management, insulin therapy, CGMs, insulin pumps, and other diabetes technology.
• Pump training experience strongly preferred.
• Strong patient education, communication, and care coordination skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

We offer a competitive salary & benefit package, including:

• Low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free disability and life insurance
• 403(b) plan
• Up to $7000 in degree/tuition reimbursement
• Free onsite parking