Diabetes Educator Jobs
Diabetes Educator jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, outpatient clinics, and community health organizations, at every level from entry-level staff educator to program coordinator and senior clinical specialist, with specializations in pediatric diabetes, type 2 lifestyle coaching, and technology-assisted glucose management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Position: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Practice Administrator / Physicians
Employment Type: Part-Time
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized diabetes education and self-management training.
- Educate patients regarding blood glucose monitoring, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, nutrition, exercise, medication adherence, and diabetes-related complications.
- Educate patients about the relationship between diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.
- Assess patients' diabetes education needs and develop appropriate educational plans.
- Provide training and support for Dexcom and other continuous glucose monitoring systems.
- Teach patients how to apply and use CGM sensors, understand readings and alerts, and troubleshoot common device issues.
- Assist patients with CGM setup, smartphone applications, receivers, and data-sharing features when applicable.
- Review CGM reports and trends with patients within the CDCES's scope of practice and communicate significant concerns to the treating physician.
- Reinforce the diabetes treatment plan established by the patient's treating provider.
- Assist physicians and clinical staff in gathering appropriate documentation for CGM prescriptions and insurance requirements.
- Coordinate with pharmacies, DME suppliers, insurance companies, and other healthcare providers when necessary.
- Maintain accurate documentation of diabetes education, CGM training, patient progress, and follow-up.
- Provide follow-up education to patients experiencing difficulty using their CGM or managing their diabetes.
- Identify patients who may require additional medical evaluation and communicate concerns to the appropriate physician.
- Collaborate with retina physicians and other members of the clinical team to support patients with diabetes and diabetic eye disease.
- Maintain current knowledge of diabetes treatment guidelines, CGM technology, patient education techniques, and insurance requirements.
Qualifications
- Current Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential preferred/required.
- Current professional healthcare license or credential qualifying the individual to practice as a CDCES.
- Demonstrated experience providing diabetes education and self-management support.
- Experience with Dexcom G7 or other CGM systems strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of diabetes management and diabetes-related complications.
- Excellent communication and patient-teaching skills.
- Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services26
- Education1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in diabetes educator jobs.
- Current CDCES or CDE certification or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Active registered nurse, registered dietitian, or other qualifying clinical license
- Experience delivering individual and group diabetes self-management education
- Proficiency with electronic health records and patient education documentation
- Strong knowledge of continuous glucose monitoring devices and insulin pump therapy
- Ability to lead American Diabetes Association-recognized education programs
Tips for Your Diabetes Educator Job Search
Lead your resume with CDCES credential
Hiring managers for diabetes educator roles scan for the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential before reading anything else. Put it after your name in the header and again in your summary so it clears both human and ATS screening without delay.
Quantify patient education outcomes
Generic descriptions of teaching classes won't separate you from other applicants. Instead, note the number of patients in your caseload, any documented A1C improvements from your programs, or the group education sessions you designed and delivered from scratch.
Filter openings by patient population
Pediatric endocrinology clinics, Veterans Affairs facilities, and federally qualified health centers each hire diabetes educators for very different caseloads. Target the openings that match your actual patient experience so your resume speaks directly to the employer's population.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists 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 a clinical scenario for your interview
Interviewers routinely ask how you would adjust an education plan for a patient with low health literacy or a language barrier. Walk in with a real example that shows your assessment process, the tools you adapted, and the outcome for the patient.
Negotiate continuing education support
CDCES renewal requires 75 continuing education hours every five years, so employer-paid CE is a concrete benefit worth negotiating. Ask during the offer stage what the annual CE budget covers and whether the organization funds AADE or ADA conference attendance.
Diabetes Educator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most diabetes educators?
The companies hiring the most diabetes educators right now include Advocate Aurora Health, IQVIA, and Sutter Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems with dedicated endocrinology or wellness departments tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many diabetes educator jobs are remote?
About 46% of diabetes educator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting growing demand for telehealth-based chronic disease management. Virtual roles are most concentrated in health coaching, telephonic education, and digital therapeutics programs rather than direct clinical care settings that require in-person patient contact.
How do you become a diabetes educator?
You start by earning a qualifying clinical license in a field such as nursing, dietetics, pharmacy, or social work, since you must practice under one of those disciplines to sit for the CDCES exam. After accumulating the required practice hours working with people who have diabetes, you apply through the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education and pass the exam. Many employers hire candidates who are CDCES-eligible and studying while working.
Can you get hired as a diabetes educator without experience?
Yes, some employers hire newly licensed clinicians into diabetes educator roles when they have a strong foundation in endocrinology or nutrition coursework and demonstrate genuine interest in the specialty. Volunteering with community diabetes prevention programs, completing a formal diabetes education practicum, or shadowing a credentialed educator builds the applied experience that offsets a shorter clinical history when you apply.
What does the diabetes educator interview process look like?
Most interviews begin with a phone or video screen covering your clinical background and credential status, followed by a panel interview with the education team or a department manager. Expect at least one scenario-based question asking you to walk through how you would develop or adapt a patient education plan. Some employers ask candidates to review a sample patient case and present their approach before a final offer discussion.
Where can I find and apply to diabetes educator jobs?
You can find and apply to diabetes educator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings by location or setting, find the roles that fit your credentials and clinical background, and apply directly to each one.
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