J-1 Visa Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
Certified Diabetes Educator positions in the U.S. are accessible to international health professionals through the J-1 visa under the Exchange Visitor Program, most commonly via the Specialist or Research Scholar category. Designated sponsors issue your DS-2019, and many host organizations in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and public health agencies actively support J-1 sponsorship for credentialed diabetes care professionals.
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As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department:
CC209044 Physician Practices
Job Description Summary:
Position Responsibilities
- Assists physician with basic procedures during patient examinations under the supervision of a preceptor
- Takes patient's vital signs as necessary under the supervision of a preceptor
- Adheres to Universal precaution guidelines in the performance of patient care activities under the supervision of a preceptor
- Monitors and manages patient schedule in order to ensure optimal patient flow amongst physician under the supervision of a preceptor
- Greets and escorts patient safely from the waiting area to appropriate areas in the hospital under the supervision of a preceptor
- Understands and executes physician's preferred treatment protocols when coordinating patient flow under the supervision of a preceptor
- Prepares and administers medication as instructed by the physician; this includes the administration of injections under the supervision of a preceptor
- Ensures exam rooms are appropriately stocked with supplies and equipment prior to physician seeing patients under the supervision of a preceptor
- Demonstrates appropriate medical knowledge and effectively communicate instructions to patients
- Ability to communicate to patients any procedures to be performed and provide preparatory instructions and answer basic questions, as required under the supervision of a preceptor
- Demonstrates the ability to understand and react to the unique needs of the patients
- Flexible to changes in work flow, as needed
- Maintain organized work areas in order to maximize efficiency
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper use/maintenance of all equipment related to the position under the supervision of a preceptor
- Maintains current licensing and certification necessary to perform applicable job functions
- Remains calm and courteous when dealing with patients and staff members, consistently maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor
- Responds to telephone promptly, preferably by the third ring and repeat key information to ensure accurate transcribing of messages under the supervision of a preceptor
- Maintains a complete understanding of Fire, Safety and other applicable departmental and hospital manuals
Qualifications
License/Registration/Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification from accredited institution/agency required. CPR certification required.
Education
- Completion of M.A. Training. High School or equivalent.
Experience
- 0 to 6 months Years Medical Assistant experience.
Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
INTRODUCTION
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
Department:
CC209044 Physician Practices
Job Description Summary:
Position Responsibilities
- Assists physician with basic procedures during patient examinations under the supervision of a preceptor
- Takes patient's vital signs as necessary under the supervision of a preceptor
- Adheres to Universal precaution guidelines in the performance of patient care activities under the supervision of a preceptor
- Monitors and manages patient schedule in order to ensure optimal patient flow amongst physician under the supervision of a preceptor
- Greets and escorts patient safely from the waiting area to appropriate areas in the hospital under the supervision of a preceptor
- Understands and executes physician's preferred treatment protocols when coordinating patient flow under the supervision of a preceptor
- Prepares and administers medication as instructed by the physician; this includes the administration of injections under the supervision of a preceptor
- Ensures exam rooms are appropriately stocked with supplies and equipment prior to physician seeing patients under the supervision of a preceptor
- Demonstrates appropriate medical knowledge and effectively communicate instructions to patients
- Ability to communicate to patients any procedures to be performed and provide preparatory instructions and answer basic questions, as required under the supervision of a preceptor
- Demonstrates the ability to understand and react to the unique needs of the patients
- Flexible to changes in work flow, as needed
- Maintain organized work areas in order to maximize efficiency
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper use/maintenance of all equipment related to the position under the supervision of a preceptor
- Maintains current licensing and certification necessary to perform applicable job functions
- Remains calm and courteous when dealing with patients and staff members, consistently maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor
- Responds to telephone promptly, preferably by the third ring and repeat key information to ensure accurate transcribing of messages under the supervision of a preceptor
- Maintains a complete understanding of Fire, Safety and other applicable departmental and hospital manuals
Qualifications
License/Registration/Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification from accredited institution/agency required. CPR certification required.
Education
- Completion of M.A. Training. High School or equivalent.
Experience
- 0 to 6 months Years Medical Assistant experience.
Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Certified Diabetes Educator
Verify your CDCES credential transfers internationally
The Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education sets U.S. standards. Confirm your home-country diabetes educator credentials map to CBDCE eligibility before applying, so host organizations can assess your qualifications against U.S. program requirements.
Target host organizations with J-1 Specialist history
Academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and federally qualified health centers are the likeliest J-1 hosts for diabetes educators. Search OFLC Wage Search to identify institutions that have filed labor attestations for comparable allied health roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter J-1 compatible employers
Diabetes educator roles that list exchange visitor eligibility are scattered across job boards. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers whose hiring history aligns with J-1 sponsorship, saving weeks of manual research.
Confirm your category before contacting designated sponsors
Current students completing a practicum typically qualify as Interns; post-graduate professionals with work experience typically fall under Trainee or Specialist. Your category determines program duration limits and the specific DS-2019 your designated sponsor can issue.
Assess the two-year home residency requirement early
J-1 Specialist and Research Scholar exchange visitors in healthcare fields often carry the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). Determine whether your role triggers this requirement before negotiating an offer, since it affects H-1B or green card timing later.
Request a written training plan before the offer stage
Your designated sponsor requires a signed DS-7002 Training or Exchange Visitor Placement Plan for Trainee and Intern categories. Ask the host organization to draft this document during the offer process, not after acceptance, to avoid delays in DS-2019 issuance.
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Find Certified Diabetes Educator JobsCertified Diabetes Educator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Certified Diabetes Educator?
It depends on your career stage. Graduate students completing a clinical rotation typically qualify under the Intern category, which is limited to 12 months. Credentialed professionals with a degree and at least one year of post-degree work experience qualify under Trainee, which allows up to 18 months. Senior specialists or researchers joining academic medical centers may qualify under Specialist or Research Scholar instead.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a diabetes educator role?
The J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or a university-based exchange office issue your DS-2019 and serve as your official program sponsor. Your hospital or health system is the host organization. The host provides the position and supervises your work, but the designated sponsor holds legal responsibility for your exchange visitor status.
Does a J-1 diabetes educator position require employer sponsorship like an H-1B?
No. The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program does not require your employer to file a petition with USCIS or pay prevailing-wage attestation fees the way H-1B requires. Instead, your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 after the host organization agrees to your placement and signs the required training plan. This makes J-1 arrangements faster and administratively lighter for host employers.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 diabetes educator?
Many diabetes educator openings don't explicitly label themselves J-1 compatible, which makes direct outreach and targeted searching essential. Migrate Mate is built for this: it surfaces U.S. employers and roles that align with exchange visitor sponsorship so you're not sifting through postings that exclude international candidates. Academic health systems and public health departments tend to have the most experience hosting J-1 exchange visitors in allied health roles.
Will the two-year home residency requirement affect my future U.S. visa options?
Possibly, and you should resolve this before accepting an offer. J-1 exchange visitors in healthcare occupations, government-funded programs, or fields on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA section 212(e). If triggered, you must return to your home country for two years before applying for an H-1B or a green card, unless you obtain a waiver through USCIS or the State Department.
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