Summary
Location
Columbus
Salary
$66k - $99k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Overview
Looking to join a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion?
Who we are
With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.
Our culture
At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.
Our benefits
We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.
Responsibilities
Diabetes Care and Education Specialist to serve by providing care and diabetes self-care management education and support to diabetes patients in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism within the Department of Internal Medicine according to Medical Center policies and procedures:
- Conducts comprehensive diabetes assessments and develops care plans
- Provides personalized diabetes education to patients
- Coordinates care with referring providers
- Develops Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) through books, power point presentations and patient education handouts
- Provides nutritional and physical activity guidance; under physician supervision provides education and guidance for patients on medications, Self-Blood Glucose Monitoring (SMBG) and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and diabetes technologies including insulin delivery device including insulin pumps, In-Pen and patch insulin devices
- Serves as diabetes expert to the medical and hospital staff
- Serves as integral member of the ADA Recognition education committee
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Required.
Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse or Registered Pharmacist required; current licensure in the State of Ohio required.
- At least 2 years of work experience in a diabetes specialty and or patient education.
Preferences:
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education certificate.
- Ability to teach in settings with wide learner needs.
- Computer literacy with knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office software applications desired
Pay Range
USD $66,002.00 - USD $99,004.00 /Yr.Other facts
About Ohio State University Physicians, Inc.
Ohio State University Physicians is the medical group managing The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, creating a fully integrated, high-performing practice.
OSU Physicians is honored to have received 2024 Top Workplaces awards from USA TODAY and for the second year in a row, Columbus CEO!
OSUP manages, operates and employs clinical and non-clinical staff at over 100 offices and outpatient care locations throughout Central Ohio. We are proud to foster a work environment built on diversity, employee development, and quality patient care.
When it comes to benefits, OSUP recognizes the need for individuals to make the best choices for themselves and their families. We offer an array of benefits to both full- and part-time employees, including health (medical, dental, vision) and disability plans, life insurance coverage for employees and dependents, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, a company-paid retirement program, a generous paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
Focusing on the entire patient experience, OSUP offers clinical and non-clinical positions including medical assistants, athletic trainers, sonographers, schedulers, nurses, patient services, medical coders, billing specialists, compliance officers, administrative assistants and much more!
At OSUP, we are committed to expanding our outreach and have formed Ohio State University Physicians Community Medical Group (OSUP Community), a group that operates primary and specialty care practices in central and regional areas within Ohio supported by the resources of OSUP and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Career opportunities are available for physicians and clinical staff.
What you'll do
- The Certified Diabetes Educator will provide diabetes self-care management education and support to patients in the Division of Endocrinology. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating care with providers.
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