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Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Optum summary:

The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) collaborates with endocrinology clinicians and primary care physicians to provide education and care for patients with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. They coordinate individualized care plans, utilize diabetes technology, and ensure compliance with clinical standards and regulations to promote person-centered and integrated diabetes management. The role supports improving patient health outcomes, satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness while advancing population health goals and provider experience.

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The Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) receives direction operationally from the Endocrinology LVN Manager and is supervised by Endocrinology clinicians and the Associate Medical Director. Works collaboratively with Primary Care Physicians and Endocrinology Team focusing on meeting the educational needs of patients with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Supports overall vision of the Optum patient experience by achieving a positive balance of health care, cost outcomes and patient satisfaction of patients with diabetes. Promotes person-centered care, driving integration, a focus on behavioral health, leveraging technology, integrating related conditions and achieving the quadruple aim of population health, quality of the patients care experience, cost associated with care, and meaningfulness of the provider’s experiences. Ensures standards of care are implemented and in compliance with all state and federal regulations, standards and practice and Optum policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination of care for the diabetic patient. Develops / reviews individual needs assessment based on standards set by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES)
• Reviews technology devices with diabetic pts (insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, etc.) and collaborates with ordering provider
• Provides telephonic communication to support education process as needed
• Utilizes approved clinical criteria to assess and determine appropriate level of care for the diabetic patient
• Maintains ADCES
• Supports Endocrinology Department initiatives focused on the care and research of patients with diabetes

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)
• Proven intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree or higher in nursing, public health or other related field
• 1+ years of clinical experience working with the diabetic population

The hourly range for this role is $28.61 to $56.06 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Keywords:

diabetes education, chronic disease management, patient care coordination, endocrinology, diabetes technology, behavioral health integration, population health, Registered Nurse, telehealth, diabetes specialists

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