What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perinatal Diabetes Educator position at medstar?
Provides diet and diabetes education services in the ambulatory setting during the perinatal period. Provides both individual counseling and group education that is aligned with patient household structure and cultural preferences. Skilled in working with patients and families struggling with food insecurity. Serves as a resource to the care team, members of the department of obstetrics and gynecology, and to associates engaged in delivery of services patients in this specialty area. Supports an assigned patient caseload to monitor progress, adjust management plans as needed and coordinate with the patient's medical provider and, when appropriate, other care team members such as social work.