Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

STRIDE Community Health Center•Wheat Ridge, CO

11d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

At STRIDE Community Health Center, we’re dedicated to more than just providing healthcare—we’re committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and the communities we serve. As one of Colorado’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, we offer comprehensive services, including primary care, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, health education, and outreach, across our 13 clinics in the Denver Metro area. With over 35 years of serving our community, our growing team is at the heart of this mission. We believe healthcare is about more than treating illness; it's about fostering wellness and addressing the unique needs of every person, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready for a career that transforms lives, including your own - STRIDE is the place for you. General Purpose: Provide general health education services to STRIDE patients with particular emphasis on diabetes and related chronic conditions.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nurse (RN), BSN
Active Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Board Certified- Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) certification preferred; can be actively working towards CDCES certification and must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Fluent in English; Bi-lingual in Spanish highly preferred
Two to four years’ experience providing diabetes education in individual or group settings preferred
Experience with diverse communities preferred
BLS/CPR Certification
Working knowledge of diabetes self-management education services (DSMES).
The ability to communicate effectively with individuals (patients and professionals) from a wide range of backgrounds, with particular emphasis on Hispanic/Latino cultures.
The ability to build effective, working relationships with patients and staff at different STRIDE clinic sites.
The ability to use a laptop computer and a variety of computer software applications; and strong interpersonal, problem solving, and leadership skills.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact positively and build rapport with patients, coworkers and/or external contacts.

Responsibilities

Provide diabetes self-management education (DSMES) to STRIDE patients in one-on-one counseling sessions.
Utilize motivational interviewing to coach patients and reinforce self-management of SMART goals.
Under the purview of medical providers, provide diabetes medication education (including insulin), and diabetes medication titration (including insulin) according to pattern management principles for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Under the purview of medical providers, initiate diabetes technologies (CGMs and insulin pumps), and follow up as needed. NOTE: do not need to be certified pump trainer.
Collaborate with providers and review patient data from the electronic health record (EHR) as needed to provide patient care.
Utilize interpretation services to communicate with non-English speaking patients.
Responsible for data tracking related to all health education services provided.
Participate in training staff as needed about diabetes medications and technologies.
Complete annual continuing education requirements to maintain credentials (e.g. RD, RN, CDCES).

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), including dependent care options
401(k) with matching
Work-life balance
NHSC Loan Repayment
Tuition reimbursement and/or Continuing Medical Education (CME)
No nights, weekends, or major holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts on top attractions, hotels, more