Certified Diabetes Educator Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for certified diabetes educator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for comprehensive management of diabetes and associated conditions, including adjusting patient’s current medication and adding additional oral agents or insulin injections to patient’s regimen, per approved protocols.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Intermediate computer skills (use of Internet and email)
• Current Registered Dietitian in state of practice AND Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
• Some understanding of managed care, Medi-Cal eligibility, authorization and billing requirements
• Experience in direct care of patients with diabetes
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and able to complete work assignments accurately and in a
• Credentialed as a Certified Diabetes Educator by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE)
• Residence in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone
• Bilingual skill (fluency in Spanish/English)

I am excited to be applying for the position of certified diabetes educator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for diabetes and nutrition education in one - on - one and class session per PCP referrals for Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes and Insulin Pump Therapy- Advanced Carbohydrate Counting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Active and unrestricted RD / LD license current in state of Texas
• Certification as pump trainer for selected insulin pumps and continuous glucose meters
• BLS current – if not will obtain within 30 days
• Dietitian- Diabetes Educator collaborates with members of the health care team to provide high quality medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and diabetes self-management training (DSMT) to patients of all ages, and their families
• Experience in group and individual teaching and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Current PEARS or PALS certificate or obtain PEARS or PALS within 90 days of hire
• Educate patients with Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
• Individual and group sessions for Medicare, Newly and previously diagnosed diabetes mellitus, Change in treatment plan

Please consider me for the certified diabetes educator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for comprehensive management of chronic disease and assess condition including medication management per protocol.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• RN with current nursing license in state of Texas
• Current Diabetes Educator certificate / NCBDE
• Proficient knowledge of the Diabetes disease pathophysiology
• Completion of the Advanced Diabetes Training which includes check off list of insulin pumps, continuous glucose and various glucose meters
• Experience related to patient education, motivational interviewing skills and self -management goal setting
• Nursing ADN, ASN, BSN, or MSW
• Knowledge of managed care, referral processes, claims and ICE-9 and CPT coding
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the certified diabetes educator position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for education/training for care coordinators, medical assistants and nursing staff regarding diabetes self-care, nutrition, patient goal setting and motivation interviewing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Requires interpersonal skills to effectively deal with all levels of hospital staff, patients, families and visitors and provide leadership in sometimes difficult situations
• Experience with pregnant population is highly preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and able to learn and use multiple technology systems to track and monitor patient information to conduct meaningful conversations with patients and provide coaching
• Previous experience or willingness to work in a ‘start-up’ or entrepreneurial environment on a pilot program with a team seeking to learn and improve
• Associate's in Healthcare
• Dietitian License
• Current license as an RN in the state of Florida or Florida Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
• CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)

I would like to submit my application for the certified diabetes educator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for diabetes self-management education and support along with medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Teach nutrition classes, conduct Eating Attitudes and Training (EAT) group, and provide individual nutrition counseling sessions as defined in the treatment plan
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietician (RD) with a Bachelor of Science preferred or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Diabetes self-management education and diabetes management
• Education of patients on blood glucose monitoring, pattern management of blood glucose, insulin administration and safety guidelines, and insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system training
• Current knowledge on the rapidly changing field of diabetes management and the latest recommendations for patient education techniques
• Experience in clinical nutrition, and diabetes/ chronic disease
• Have responsibility for inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy and Outpatient Diabetes program