OPT Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
Certified Diabetes Educator jobs on OPT require STEM-adjacent clinical credentials that most employers already understand. Your OPT work authorization lets you work full-time in patient education and chronic disease management roles, and STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on whether your degree classification qualifies.
Find OPT Certified Diabetes Educator JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 39+ Certified Diabetes Educator jobs
See all 39+ Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Certified Diabetes Educator roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Registered Nurse must hold a CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
This is a full-time telework role for a RN who resides in a compact state and holds a compact license.
Working schedule:
Monday-Friday, standard business hours, including 1 evening shift per week from 12:30 pm EST.
-
The Health Coach Consultant utilizes a collaborative process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to engage, educate, and promote and influence member's decisions related to achieving and maintaining optimal health status for chronic conditions.
-
Assessment of members through the use of clinical tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive evaluation of member's needs and benefit plan eligibility for available integrated internal and external programs/services.
-
Utilizes assessment techniques to determine member's level of health literacy, technology capabilities, and/or readiness to change.
-
Enhancement of Medical Appropriateness & Quality of Care:
-
Application and/or interpretation of applicable criteria and guidelines, health/wellness management plans, policies, procedures, regulatory standards while assessing benefits and/or member's needs to enable appropriate utilization of services and/or administration and integration with available internal/external programs.
-
Using holistic approach consults with supervisors, and/or others to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives.
-
Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels.
-
Utilizes influencing/motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health.
-
Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices.
-
Interprets and utilizes clinical guidelines/criteria to positively impact members health. Provides up-to-date healthcare information to help facilitate the member's understanding of his/her health status.
-
Helps member actively and knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.
-
Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation of Care:
-
Develops and monitors established plans of care, in collaboration with the member and/or attending physician.
-
Utilizes internal policy and procedure in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a CDCES (Certified Diabetic Educator)
- Active and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of residence which must be a compact state
- 3+ years of clinical experience
- Must possess or be willing and able to obtain high speed broadband internet access
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous coaching experience
- Managed care experience
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and comfortable using various computer programs
- Willing to obtain additional nursing licensure.
Education
Associate's degree required. BSN Preferred.
ANTICIPATED WEEKLY HOURS
40
TIME TYPE
Full time
PAY RANGE
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60,522.00 - $129,615.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
GREAT BENEFITS FOR GREAT PEOPLE
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/02/2026.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
INTRODUCTION
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Registered Nurse must hold a CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist.
This is a full-time telework role for a RN who resides in a compact state and holds a compact license.
Working schedule:
Monday-Friday, standard business hours, including 1 evening shift per week from 12:30 pm EST.
-
The Health Coach Consultant utilizes a collaborative process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, to engage, educate, and promote and influence member's decisions related to achieving and maintaining optimal health status for chronic conditions.
-
Assessment of members through the use of clinical tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive evaluation of member's needs and benefit plan eligibility for available integrated internal and external programs/services.
-
Utilizes assessment techniques to determine member's level of health literacy, technology capabilities, and/or readiness to change.
-
Enhancement of Medical Appropriateness & Quality of Care:
-
Application and/or interpretation of applicable criteria and guidelines, health/wellness management plans, policies, procedures, regulatory standards while assessing benefits and/or member's needs to enable appropriate utilization of services and/or administration and integration with available internal/external programs.
-
Using holistic approach consults with supervisors, and/or others to overcome barriers to meeting goals and objectives.
-
Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels.
-
Utilizes influencing/motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement and promote lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health.
-
Provides coaching, information and support to empower the member to make ongoing independent medical and/or healthy lifestyle choices.
-
Interprets and utilizes clinical guidelines/criteria to positively impact members health. Provides up-to-date healthcare information to help facilitate the member's understanding of his/her health status.
-
Helps member actively and knowledgably participate with their provider in healthcare decision-making.
-
Monitoring, Evaluation and Documentation of Care:
-
Develops and monitors established plans of care, in collaboration with the member and/or attending physician.
-
Utilizes internal policy and procedure in compliance with regulatory and accreditation guidelines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a CDCES (Certified Diabetic Educator)
- Active and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of residence which must be a compact state
- 3+ years of clinical experience
- Must possess or be willing and able to obtain high speed broadband internet access
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous coaching experience
- Managed care experience
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and comfortable using various computer programs
- Willing to obtain additional nursing licensure.
Education
Associate's degree required. BSN Preferred.
ANTICIPATED WEEKLY HOURS
40
TIME TYPE
Full time
PAY RANGE
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60,522.00 - $129,615.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
GREAT BENEFITS FOR GREAT PEOPLE
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/02/2026.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
See all 39+ OPT Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new OPT Certified Diabetes Educator Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Certified Diabetes Educator
Clarify your OPT authorization type upfront
Tell employers whether you're on standard 12-month OPT or a STEM OPT extension early in conversations. Diabetes educator roles often involve credentialing timelines, so employers need to plan around your authorization period from the start.
Highlight your CDCES exam status
If you've sat for or passed the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist exam, lead with it. Credentialed candidates face fewer hiring delays, and employers sponsoring OPT students want confidence you'll clear clinical requirements without extra onboarding friction.
Target hospital systems and integrated health networks
Large health systems like Kaiser Permanente and academic medical centers have established HR processes for international hires. They're more likely to have navigated OPT paperwork before and less likely to treat your status as a dealbreaker during recruitment.
Address H-1B transition plans proactively
Diabetes educator roles can qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa. Mentioning your intent to transition before OPT expires reassures employers about continuity of care, which matters deeply in chronic disease management where patient relationships are long-term.
Verify your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Health informatics, clinical nutrition, and public health degrees may carry STEM CIP codes that unlock the 24-month extension. Check your degree classification with your DSO early so you know exactly how much authorized time you can offer an employer.
Frame your international background as a clinical asset
Diabetes prevalence and cultural food practices vary significantly across patient populations. Multilingual ability and cross-cultural patient experience are genuine differentiators in diabetes education roles serving diverse communities, so make that case explicitly in your cover materials.
Certified Diabetes Educator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Certified Diabetes Educator on OPT without additional licensing?
Work authorization and professional licensure are separate requirements. Your OPT EAD card authorizes employment, but you'll also need to meet any state-level requirements for diabetes education practice and pursue the CDCES credential through ADCES. Most employers require or strongly prefer the CDCES exam, so check both your OPT timeline and credentialing eligibility simultaneously to avoid delays after hire.
Do Certified Diabetes Educator jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your underlying degree, not the job title itself. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as health informatics, nutritional science, or a qualifying public health program, your DSO can authorize the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Degrees in general health education or nursing often do not qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find Certified Diabetes Educator jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. The platform is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't consider international candidates. Searching there surfaces health system employers who have a documented history of hiring on OPT and transitioning employees to H-1B status.
Can I start working as a Certified Diabetes Educator before passing the CDCES exam?
Yes, with conditions. Many employers hire candidates as diabetes educators in training or under a supervising credentialed educator while they accumulate the practice hours required before sitting for the CDCES exam. Your OPT work authorization is valid regardless of credential status, but confirm that your specific job offer qualifies as OPT-eligible employment in your authorized field of study.
Will employers sponsor H-1B after my OPT ends for a Certified Diabetes Educator role?
Diabetes educator roles can qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as dietetics, nursing, or health education. Whether a specific employer will sponsor depends on their internal policies and your value to the organization. Building a strong clinical track record during OPT significantly improves your sponsorship case before the H-1B lottery cycle.