Certified Diabetes Care and Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Were Hiring! Do you have a passion for our community
and the skill set to support growth at an up-and-coming health
organization? Progressive Community Health Centers is seeking an
experienced professional to serve as a Certified Diabetes Care and
Education Specialist at our Lisbon Avenue Health Center. Part-time
Hours: Tuesday – Friday (20 hours per week) Who are we? Founded in 1999,
Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit
organization that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agencys mission to
improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing
culturally competent services that address identified needs. We provide
high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a
majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our
clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a
patient-centered philosophy and provide range of services that include
family medicine, internal medicine, womens health, urgent care,
dental, radiology and integrated behavioral health. We also offer
supportive services such as case management, health education and
benefits enrollment. JOB SUMMARY The Certified Diabetes Care and
Education Specialist (CDCES) delivers comprehensive and seamless
services that bridge the gap and integrate clinical and self-management
aspects of diabetes care. The CDCES is an integral part of the
inter-professional team and provides collaborative, comprehensive and
person-centered care, and education conducive to behavior change and
improved quality of life across the lifespan. The CDCES supports and
advocates for people affected by diabetes to optimize quality care. The
CDCES promotes self-management to achieve individualized behavioral and
treatment goals that reduce risks and optimize health outcomes. .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Integrates skills and knowledge of pathophysiology,
epidemiology, clinical management, cardiometabolic conditions, and
self-management of diabetes into clinical practice. Advocates for and
communicates about improved quality of care and outcomes for those
living with, at risk for, and affected by diabetes and cardiometabolic
conditions. Actively participates in the quality improvement (QI)
process and adapts practice/process based on QI findings. Partners with
individuals to deliver care and education conducive to behavior change
and improved quality of life for self-management of diabetes and
cardiometabolic conditions across the lifespan. Applies current research
and evidence-based care to practice. Applies business principles,
systems practice, and population health management to support
achievement of the Quadruple Aim (reduced costs, better outcomes,
improved experience, and improved work life for healthcare providers).
Applies the AADE7 self-care behaviors to educate on and… For full
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