Clinical Diabetes Educator

Community Health Plan of Washington

. Provide evidence-based diabetes self-management education and support, chronic disease education, and health coaching to members enrolled in CHPW's Diabetes Care Program .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,940 - $125,460 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diabetes self-management education, chronic disease management, and health coaching, with a strong focus on evidence-based practices and collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams. Proficient in interpreting clinical data and developing individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Diabetes Care And Education Specialist (CDCES)Chronic Disease ManagementMotivational InterviewingMedical Nutrition TherapyHEDIS Measures

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Hard Skills

Diabetes EducationHealth CoachingClinical AssessmentData InterpretationGoal SettingBehavioral Lifestyle DevelopmentNutrition KnowledgeMedication AdherenceGlucose MonitoringChronic Disease Education

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationActive ListeningEmpathyTrust BuildingMulti-Priority Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCare Management SystemPopulation Health Data

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN)Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)Board Certified In Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM)

Industry Keywords

Managed CareMedicareMedicaidChronic Disease ManagementHealth Literacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide evidence-based diabetes self-management education and support, chronic disease education, and health coaching to members enrolled in CHPW's Diabetes Care Program
Assess members' clinical status, health literacy, readiness for change, barriers to self-management, social determinants of health, and educational needs
Review laboratory values, medications, claims history, provider documentation, and glucose monitoring data to develop individualized self-management goals and action plans
Educate members on diabetes disease processes, medication adherence, glucose monitoring, nutrition, physical activity, risk reduction, and prevention of diabetes-related complications
Interpret laboratory results, continuous glucose monitoring reports, blood glucose trends, and other health information to identify intervention opportunities and reinforce treatment goals
Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for diabetes and other chronic conditions
Evaluate member progress and adjust education strategies based on needs, outcomes, evidence-based practice, and readiness for change
Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, pharmacists, community partners, and interdisciplinary care teams
Identify members requiring comprehensive Case Management services and coordinate referrals
Use population health data to identify members for outreach, support HEDIS and Population Health Management initiatives, improve quality outcomes, and address care gaps
Document assessments, education, coaching, interventions, goals, outcomes, and clinical activities in the care management system
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, workflow development, policy and procedure updates, educational resource development, and department projects
Represent CHPW through provider and community collaboration, health fairs, educational seminars, workgroups, and outreach activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred for nurses), or a master’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics or relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and highly relevant experience, required
Other licensed clinicians with a CDCES certification may be considered based on education and experience
Current, unrestricted license in the state of Washington as Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), or other relevant licensure required
Relevant certification, such as Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM), or other relevant certification, required, or must obtain CDCES or an approved certification within two (2) years of date of hire
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in chronic disease management, diabetes education, or health coaching for diabetes management, or a combination of education and experience which provides an equivalent background, required
Previous experience in Managed Care, Medicare, and/or Medicaid, preferred
Experience with Motivational Interviewing, preferred
Knowledge of nutrition, exercise, and medications related to diabetes and prediabetes management
Knowledge of HEDIS measures
Ability to build trust with members and assist them in developing positive behavioral lifestyles
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Skilled in motivational coaching, planning and goal setting
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Effective active listening and empathy skills
Analytical skills and ability to interpret, evaluate, and formulate action plans based upon data
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Successfully pass a criminal background check
Must not have been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs
Ability to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodation where applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% annual incentive target based on company, department, and individual performance goals
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
Telehealth app
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Basic Life AD&D
Short and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life, Critical Care, and Long-Term Care Insurance
401(k) Retirement and generous employer match
Employee Assistance Program and Mental Fitness app
Financial Coaching
Identity Theft Protection
PTO accrual starting at 17 days per year
40 hours Community Service volunteer time
10 standard holidays
2 floating holidays
Compassion time off
Jury duty pay
Reasonable accommodation for qualified candidates with disabilities