Dietitian - Diabetes Educator
- Req. Number: 199284
- City, State: Covington, KY
- Department: Diabetes Covington
- Posted Date: 10/25/2022
Job Title: Diabetes Educator Dietitian
Exempt
Job Code: 115300
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Diabetes Educator Dietitian is responsible for providing education and/or resources on diabetes self-care management to patients/clients of varying levels of education living with diabetes throughout their life span. They participate as a member of the treatment team to support physicians both within the center and external physicians caring for patients with diabetes and other medical nutrition needs.
EDUCATION:
Please describe the minimum education REQUIRED to perform the position duties.
Minimum: Graduate of accredited nutrition and dietetics program. Current registration to practice dietetics in the state of Kentucky.
Desired:Certification as a Diabetes Educator. Knowledge of educational principles and instructional media/computer skills.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Please describe the minimum amount of experience required to perform the position duties.
Minimum: Five years’ experience in clinical dietetics.
Desired: Previous teaching experience
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and the ability to learn other computer skills.
- Must have good organizational skills and work professionally with doctors, hospital administration and management, SEP employees and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based decision-making culture.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance.
- Experience in planning and coordinating multi-disciplinary communications strategies, strategic initiatives, and events.
- Must respond and follow through to requests from customers promptly.
- Must work carefully and precisely with attention to detail.
- Must utilize resources wisely.
- Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
- Cooperates with other departments and work groups.
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS
N/A
LICENSES
List any licenses and/or certifications required to perform this position.
Certification as a Diabetes Educator