How much does a Diabetes Educator make in California? The average Diabetes Educator salary in California is $96,153 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $86,822 and $106,269. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Diabetes Educator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diabetes Educator Salary $78,327 CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Diabetes Educator Salary $86,822 CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Diabetes Educator Salary $96,153 CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Diabetes Educator Salary $106,269 CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Diabetes Educator Salary $115,480 CA February 26, 2024
25% $86,822 10% $78,327 90% $115,480 75% $106,269 $96,153 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Diabetes Educator need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Patient Education: Patient education is the process by which health professionals and others impart information to patients and their caregivers that will alter their health behaviors or improve their health status.

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Self Care: Self-care is the practice of individuals looking after their own health using the knowledge and information available to them. It is a decision-making process that empowers individuals to look after their own health efficiently and conveniently, in collaboration with health and social care professionals as needed.

Customer Service 4.46%
Patient Education 2.05%
Self Care 1.32%
Others 92.17%

Job Description for Diabetes Educator

Diabetes Educator educates patients on the necessary lifestyle changes involved in a diabetes diagnosis, including nutrition, medication, physical activity and glucose testing. Collects patient data to monitor health status and proactively manage the patient's condition. Being a Diabetes Educator facilitates skill development and behavior modification so that the patient is able to successfully manage the disease. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent. Additionally, Diabetes Educator typically required to be a Certified Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Diabetes Educator occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Diabetes Educator typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $92,541 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $92,954 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $97,296 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $92,437 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $88,448 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $95,619 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $92,736 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $86,825 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $106,352 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $106,108 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Diabetes Educator

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Diabetes Educator, the first career path typically progresses to Training and Clinical Education Director.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Nursing Education Specialist position, and then progresses to Nursing Education Director.

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