Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So, if you’re open to change, go ahead, and unlock your potential.

Scripps Health is nationally recognized as a leader in endocrinology and diabetes care. Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital are recognized among America’s best hospitals for endocrinology medicine by U.S. News and World Report.

We invite you to join our highly dynamic team as a Diabetes Educator II.

As a Diabetes Educator II, you will be responsible for:

• Serves patients with diabetes, and those at risk for diabetes and other chronic disease.
• Performs outreach, disseminates information, and provides self-management support.
• Participates in a variety of community events and health fairs.
• Supports an integrated, multidisciplinary team-based approach to patient care, families, and communities.
• Provides education on a variety of health topics with a focus on prevention of chronic disease and self-management skills.
• Provides assistance with access to health services as appropriate.
• Responsible for maintaining a list of community contacts and referrals.
• Assists with development, review, and revision of policies, procedures, protocols, curriculum and materials.
• Supports diabetes coalition building to provide more access and resources for people with diabetes.
• Supports advocacy for people with diabetes.
• Operates within professional lines of responsibility and communication.

This is a Full-Time position with an 8-hour shift with variable hours and days.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Experience teaching, health coaching or promoting community health.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and within a team-based structure.
• Ability to set priorities and goals to ensure program objectives are met with minimal direction.
• Ability to handle problems, propose solutions, and implement them.
• Experience in teaching or instructing individuals and groups.
• Experience using Microsoft office.
  

Required Certification/Registration:

• Current BLS for Health Care Provider from American Heart Association.
• One of the following:

• Certified Community Health Worker
• Medical Assistant
• Dietetic Technician
• Registered Pharmacy Technician
• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle coach certification.
  

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.