STEPS Gatton Diabetes Care and Education Apprentice

Job Title
STEPS Gatton Diabetes Care and Education Apprentice

Requisition Number
TE09497

Department Name
7H045: Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$26.44/hour

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing/walking and sitting for long periods of time.

Shift

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

The UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center diabetes educator apprentice program provides an opportunity for healthcare professionals to obtain the comprehensive training and experience needed to become a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).

Your application must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Copies of current licensure
• Transcripts from degrees

Please combine your application materials in a single PDF document and save the file as follows: YourLastName_Gatton_diabeteseducatorapprentice.pdf.

Email the PDF as a file attachment to Allison Walters at allison.walters@uky.edu.

Click here for more information: https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/barnstable-brown-diabetes-center/diabetes-…

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Registered nurses (RN)
Registered dietitians (RD)
Pharmacists (PharmD)
Advanced practice providers (APRN, PA-C)
Additional professionals will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/30/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.