Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
Certified Diabetes Educator jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, health systems, and community health organizations, from entry-level to senior and program director roles, with specializations in patient education, clinical management, and telehealth. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Diabetes Educator
Location: Mercy Hospital – A Member of Catholic Health
Join a mission-driven team at Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate care that treats the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.
As a Diabetes Educator, you will play an essential role in helping patients manage diabetes through education, nutritional guidance, and personalized care. You will work closely with physicians, patients, and the healthcare team to provide comprehensive diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy while ensuring the program meets American Diabetes Association standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Promote the diabetes education program to the medical community and serve as a resource for physicians during program development and ongoing operations.
- Screen prospective program participants and coordinate admissions and registration with Patient Access.
- Review preliminary patient paperwork to ensure all required documentation and materials are complete prior to class participation.
- Communicate with physician offices to obtain required medical authorization forms.
- Maintain ongoing communication with physicians and patients to support program enrollment and participation.
- Identify and recruit Mercy Hospital patients who may benefit from outpatient diabetes education.
- Review and evaluate each participant’s three-day food diary.
- Provide Diabetes Self-Management Training and Medical Nutrition Therapy education.
- Work individually with patients to develop and support recommended meal plans.
- Ensure all program components comply with American Diabetes Association standards.
- Provide quality assurance through clinical documentation monitoring and statistical program reporting.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- New York State Registered Dietitian licensure required.
- Certified Diabetes Educator credential through the American Diabetes Association or American Association of Diabetes Educators required.
- Certified Insulin Pump Trainer certification according to industry standards required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a similar or lesser position.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, patients, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Excellent organizational, educational, and patient counseling skills.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay + differentials and benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Defined pension plan
- Supportive team and growth-friendly culture
Be part of something bigger. Join Mercy Hospital and help us nourish and heal through excellence in food service.
The rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Diabetes Educator
Location: Mercy Hospital – A Member of Catholic Health
Join a mission-driven team at Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate care that treats the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.
As a Diabetes Educator, you will play an essential role in helping patients manage diabetes through education, nutritional guidance, and personalized care. You will work closely with physicians, patients, and the healthcare team to provide comprehensive diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy while ensuring the program meets American Diabetes Association standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Promote the diabetes education program to the medical community and serve as a resource for physicians during program development and ongoing operations.
- Screen prospective program participants and coordinate admissions and registration with Patient Access.
- Review preliminary patient paperwork to ensure all required documentation and materials are complete prior to class participation.
- Communicate with physician offices to obtain required medical authorization forms.
- Maintain ongoing communication with physicians and patients to support program enrollment and participation.
- Identify and recruit Mercy Hospital patients who may benefit from outpatient diabetes education.
- Review and evaluate each participant’s three-day food diary.
- Provide Diabetes Self-Management Training and Medical Nutrition Therapy education.
- Work individually with patients to develop and support recommended meal plans.
- Ensure all program components comply with American Diabetes Association standards.
- Provide quality assurance through clinical documentation monitoring and statistical program reporting.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- New York State Registered Dietitian licensure required.
- Certified Diabetes Educator credential through the American Diabetes Association or American Association of Diabetes Educators required.
- Certified Insulin Pump Trainer certification according to industry standards required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in a similar or lesser position.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, patients, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Excellent organizational, educational, and patient counseling skills.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay + differentials and benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Defined pension plan
- Supportive team and growth-friendly culture
Be part of something bigger. Join Mercy Hospital and help us nourish and heal through excellence in food service.
The rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified diabetes educator jobs.
- Active Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential or eligibility
- Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, or other licensed clinical background required
- Experience delivering diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong patient education and health coaching skills across diverse populations
- Knowledge of continuous glucose monitoring devices and insulin management protocols
Tips for Your Certified Diabetes Educator Job Search
Lead your resume with CDE credentials
Recruiters scanning certified diabetes educator resumes look for your Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential above everything else. Place it directly after your name in the header, not buried in a certifications section at the bottom.
Quantify your patient education outcomes
Hiring managers want to see what changed after your interventions. Replace vague statements with specific outcomes: how many patients you counseled per week, completion rates for your diabetes self-management education programs, or documented improvements in patient adherence.
Target postings that match your care setting
Skills learned in an inpatient hospital setting don't always transfer directly to outpatient or telehealth roles. Filter openings by care setting and flag the ones that match your hands-on experience with group education, one-on-one counseling, or remote patient monitoring.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified diabetes educator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Interviewers typically ask how you adapt education plans for patients with low health literacy or cultural barriers to care. Prepare two or three concrete examples where you modified your approach and can describe the specific techniques you used and why.
Negotiate using DSMES program scope
When discussing compensation, reference the full scope of your role in diabetes self-management education and support programs, including curriculum development, group facilitation, and care coordination. Employers often have flexibility for candidates who can lead program accreditation or expand service lines.
Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified diabetes educators?
The companies hiring the most certified diabetes educators right now include Sutter Health, Advocate Aurora Health, and Allegheny Health Network, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and integrated care networks tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many certified diabetes educator jobs are remote?
About 28% of certified diabetes educator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting continued demand for telehealth diabetes education services. Roles focused on virtual patient coaching, remote program coordination, and telephonic DSMES delivery are the most consistently offered as fully remote positions.
How do you become a certified diabetes educator?
To become a certified diabetes educator, you first need an eligible healthcare license, such as registered nurse, registered dietitian, or pharmacist. You then accumulate the required hours of direct diabetes education experience before sitting for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist exam administered by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Maintaining the credential requires ongoing continuing education.
How do you get hired as a certified diabetes educator with little experience?
Candidates with limited direct diabetes education experience can build eligibility by volunteering for diabetes outreach programs, seeking clinical rotations focused on endocrinology or chronic disease management, and documenting any patient education work in your current role. Employers hiring new credentials often prioritize strong communication skills, a background in a relevant licensed profession, and demonstrated ability to adapt education to different patient needs.
What does the certified diabetes educator interview process look like?
The interview process typically involves a phone screen with HR, followed by a clinical or behavioral interview with a hiring manager or diabetes program director. You can expect scenario-based questions about adapting care plans for patients with complex needs, experience with group education facilitation, and how you track patient outcomes. Some employers include a practical skills demonstration or case review as a final step.
Where can I find and apply to certified diabetes educator jobs?
You can find and apply to certified diabetes educator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, outpatient clinics, and community health organizations across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, care setting experience, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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