Entry Level Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
New grad certified diabetes educator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical rotation or internship background can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, and UAB Medicine hiring at this level now.
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Senior Diabetes Educator – Endocrinology Office- Albany, NY - FT
If you are looking for a Senior CDE position in Diabetic Education, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is based out of 63 Shaker Drive, Albany, NY.
Position Highlights:
- Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
- Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
- Office Hours: Monday – Friday Office Hours
Provides individualized diabetes self-management education / training to individuals and groups according to the Competencies for Diabetes Educators and ADCES Diabetes Educator Practice Level 3. Able to communicate effectively with patients of all ages and abilities. Demonstrate diabetes self-care management skills to persons with type 1, type 2, gestational and pre-diabetes.
Responsibilities:
Collects DSME program participant assessment data, using the AADE7 framework, in a collaborative and ongoing manner.
Collaboratively develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with DSME program participants.
Provides educational interventions that utilize primarily interactive, collaborative, skill-based training methods and maximizes the use of interactive training methods.
Collaboratively develops an individualized follow –up plan with each program participant.
Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives
Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of DSME program services, using outcome measures form the AADE7.
Document assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation of result in each participant's educational record.
Utilizes a team approach to provide services, collaborates, and communicates with team members when needed.
Identifies when a program participant's needs are outside the scope of the instructor's practice and expertise, and arranges for additional services to meet needs.
Participates in the development of training materials.
Contributes to, and participates in, a continuous quality improvement process to measure DSME program and to identify and address opportunities for improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors required, Masters preferred
Graduate of an approved program as RN, RD, CSW or Pharmacist.
Current professional licensure, registration and certification.
Minimum of 6 months clinical experience as Certified Diabetes Educator.
Certification in insulin pumps preferred.
Pay Range: $35.75- $47.78
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.”
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Senior Diabetes Educator – Endocrinology Office- Albany, NY - FT
If you are looking for a Senior CDE position in Diabetic Education, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is based out of 63 Shaker Drive, Albany, NY.
Position Highlights:
- Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
- Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
- Office Hours: Monday – Friday Office Hours
Provides individualized diabetes self-management education / training to individuals and groups according to the Competencies for Diabetes Educators and ADCES Diabetes Educator Practice Level 3. Able to communicate effectively with patients of all ages and abilities. Demonstrate diabetes self-care management skills to persons with type 1, type 2, gestational and pre-diabetes.
Responsibilities:
Collects DSME program participant assessment data, using the AADE7 framework, in a collaborative and ongoing manner.
Collaboratively develops educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods with DSME program participants.
Provides educational interventions that utilize primarily interactive, collaborative, skill-based training methods and maximizes the use of interactive training methods.
Collaboratively develops an individualized follow –up plan with each program participant.
Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives
Conducts a follow-up assessment upon completion of DSME program services, using outcome measures form the AADE7.
Document assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation of result in each participant's educational record.
Utilizes a team approach to provide services, collaborates, and communicates with team members when needed.
Identifies when a program participant's needs are outside the scope of the instructor's practice and expertise, and arranges for additional services to meet needs.
Participates in the development of training materials.
Contributes to, and participates in, a continuous quality improvement process to measure DSME program and to identify and address opportunities for improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors required, Masters preferred
Graduate of an approved program as RN, RD, CSW or Pharmacist.
Current professional licensure, registration and certification.
Minimum of 6 months clinical experience as Certified Diabetes Educator.
Certification in insulin pumps preferred.
Pay Range: $35.75- $47.78
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.”
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Who's Hiring
- Allegheny Health Network3
- Ascension2
- UAB Medicine2
- Atrium Health2
- Novant Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services34
- Education4
Entry Level Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level certified diabetes educator job?
Start by completing a diabetes-focused clinical rotation or internship and documenting measurable patient education outcomes you contributed to. Employers at this level look for candidates who hold or are actively pursuing the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential, demonstrate familiarity with self-management education frameworks, and can show hands-on experience with diverse patient populations, even from supervised student placements.
Which companies hire entry level certified diabetes educators?
Companies hiring entry level certified diabetes educators right now include Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, and UAB Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers hospital health systems, outpatient diabetes clinics, federally qualified health centers, and large integrated care networks that run structured diabetes education programs with room for junior educators.
Are there remote entry level certified diabetes educator jobs?
Yes, though the majority of entry level roles are still on-site given the hands-on patient education component. About 3% of entry level certified diabetes educator openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth positions most common at health systems that have established virtual diabetes education platforms welcoming early-career educators.
Are these new grad certified diabetes educator jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior certified diabetes educator roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised clinical hours or internships toward the requirement, or explicitly states that candidates actively working toward their certification credential are encouraged to apply alongside fully credentialed applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level certified diabetes educators?
Entry Level certified diabetes educator roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate structured diabetes self-management education programs at scale, creating consistent demand for junior educators who can be trained and credentialed within established clinical frameworks.