Description Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Certification Required Position Summary The Diabetes Quality Coordinator (QC) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the DSMES service at all sites. Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Diabetes Education Programs for patients and clinical professionals. The QC ensures that the National Standards (NSDSMES) are met and maintained at all times. Essential Functions Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Diabetes Education Program Monitors and facilitates maintenance of the Diabetes Program team members' qualifications (CE credits, training, competency, licensures and registration). Responsible for maintaining ADA Recognition and participating in the evaluation of the Diabetes Program services's effectiveness. Assesses and develops plan of care on an individual basis. Provides diabetes education to patients and staff in the areas of diabetes and its management. Provides inpatient diabetes education when outpatient schedule allows Travel to the hospital for inpatient diabetes education Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity