POSITION SUMMARY:The Diabetes Care and Education Coordinator is a vital link to keeping high-risk patients engaged to improve their health outcome. Will provide healthy lifestyle education and coordination of care for high-risk diabetes patients. Supervision Exercised:This position has no supervising duties. Supervision Received:Reports to the Pharmacy Programs Manager ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Will be responsible for accepting referrals from primary care teams and scheduling diabetes patients for educational servicesAssist diabetes patients with obtaining continuous glucose monitors, blood glucose meters and training patients on appropriate use Providing patients with healthy lifestyle education and setting goals for management of diabetesMonitoring DRVS for diabetes measures and goals Identifying barriers to diabetes goals and care and assist with navigation of those barriers Help create and grow diabetes education program within the facilityProvide support to primary care and nursing staff Other duties as assigned. Knowledge: Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/proceduresKnowledge of specific assisting tasks related to a medical practiceKnowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and familiesKnowledge of HIPAA policies and procedures Skills: Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriatelySkill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactionsSkill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families. Abilities: Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care proceduresAbility to project a pleasant and professional image.Ability to plan, prioritize and complete delegated tasksAbility to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate or GEDCPR certifiedBackground in the medical fieldDemonstrate knowledge of health education subjectsAbility to complete forms in an orderly and accurate mannerAble to use sound judgment. Possess a calm disposition and the ability to work easily with peopleAbility to relate to the public in all areas Preferred Education and Qualifications:Education or certifications in the field of DiabetesWORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to operate standard medical exam/office equipment, which includes electronic health recordsPerform all duties in a manner that promotes team concept and reflects the Community Health Center mission and philosophyWillingness to work a flexible schedule when circumstances necessitatePhysical Demands: Lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, carrying, sitting, vision corrected in normal range, hearing corrected in normal rangeHazardous Conditions: Exposure to infectious diseases; potential exposure to physical violenceExposed to: Cold/heat controls Multiple Duties: Must be able to work under conditions of constant interruption and be able to stay on task. This job description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as organizational needs evolve.