UPMC · 5 days ago
Diabetes Program Coordinator
Altoona, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expUPMC Altoona is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Diabetes Program Coordinator to bring energy and expertise to their team. This role focuses on providing individualized diabetes education, building connections with patients and staff, and driving community outreach efforts.
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Responsibilities
Continually update diabetes education plan according to ADA guidelines
Serve as a resource person/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/organizations as a community resource
Maintain knowledge of diabetes equipment (glucose meters, insulin pumps, insulin pens)
Provide individual diabetes and nutritional education/counseling for diabetes
Identify and participate in CQI initiatives/activities
Mentor and train peers and students in diabetes management
Keep current with medications and new 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 Director, University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute (UPDI) in developing and maintaining ADA site recognition
Participate as active member of the UPDI ADA Advisory Board
Qualification
Required
2 years experience in diabetes management
Bachelor's degree in Nursing OR Nutrition or Dietetics and holds current Certification in diabetes education (C.D.E.)
3-5 years 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, and support personnel and act as resource in 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/research
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Company
UPMC
UPMC is one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. A $10 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.46MKey Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.46M
Leadership Team
Leslie Davis
President and CEO
Frederick M. Hargett
Chief Financial Officer
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