Diabetes Navigator

Unity Point Clinic

1.0 FTE

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to delivery high quality person-centered care.
• Assist patient with accessing community-based resources by supporting them with applications, transportation needs and follow up on any referrals made to ensure patient utilizes identified resources.
• Enhance patient’s ability to effectively communicate with healthcare provider
• Works with staff and providers to facilitate a care plan and communicates with them regarding the status of efforts
• Support patient understanding of educational materials and resources about diabetes 
• • Support patient understanding of educational materials and resources about diabetes 
  • Reinforces standards of care for diabetes including preventative care, annual monitoring and follow up care 
  • Reviews medication plan with patient to confirm understanding and makes appropriate connections with prescribing provider when necessary 
  • Assists patients with recognition of the barriers and implementation of strategies for healthy eating 
  • Support patients understanding of and importance of monitoring tools and devices 
  • Assists patients to overcome barriers to routine physical activity and connects them with appropriate resources 

• CMA, LPN, Pharmacy Technician, EMT/Paramedic 
• Diabetes Community Care Coordinator Certification required within 60 days of hire
• Community Health Worker certification within 90 days of hire
• Mandatory Reporter certification