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What is a diabetes prevention program?

A Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) job involves working to help individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes make lifestyle changes to improve their health. This can include roles such as lifestyle coaches, program coordinators, or health educators who provide guidance on nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral strategies. DPP professionals often work with community organizations, healthcare providers, or public health programs to deliver evidence-based interventions. The goal is to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through education, support, and sustainable habits.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a diabetes prevention program?

To thrive in a Diabetes Prevention Program role, you need a background in health education, nutrition, or public health, often accompanied by relevant certifications such as Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or completion of lifestyle coach training. Familiarity with electronic health records, data tracking systems, and educational tools is also important for program management and reporting. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and motivational interviewing skills help you effectively engage and support participants. These skills enable professionals to deliver impactful interventions, foster healthy behaviors, and ensure the program's success in reducing diabetes risk.

What does a typical week look like for someone working in a diabetes prevention program?

A typical week in a Diabetes Prevention Program involves leading group sessions or one-on-one meetings with participants, coaching them on healthy lifestyle changes, and monitoring progress toward health goals. You may also spend time developing educational materials, coordinating with healthcare providers, and tracking participant data using specialized software. Collaboration with dietitians, fitness specialists, and other wellness professionals is common to provide comprehensive support. The role is both interactive and administrative, balancing direct community engagement with thorough reporting and planning.

What are the most commonly searched types of Diabetes Prevention Program jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Diabetes Prevention Program jobs in Virginia are:

What job categories do people searching Diabetes Prevention Program jobs in Virginia look for?

The top searched job categories for Diabetes Prevention Program jobs in Virginia are:

Infographic showing various Diabetes Prevention Program job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Mobile Phlebotomist - Lynchburg, VA(Temporary, Full-Time)

Sprinter Health

Lynchburg, VA โ€ข On-site

$16.75 - $23.25/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

About Us

At Sprinter Health, our mission is to reimagine how people access care by bringing high-quality care directly into the home.


Using the same technology that powers leading marketplace platforms, we deliver care where people are, especially those who need it most.


Weโ€™ve supported millions of patients across 22 states and consistently maintained a 90+ NPS, reflecting the quality and experience we strive to deliver every day.


Our clinical teams are at the center of making healthcare more accessible, connected, and personal.


Where patient experience isnโ€™t a metric. Itโ€™s a standard.


About The Role

Are you ready to be a part of the cuttingโ€‘edge healthcare workforce at Sprinter Health? We're seeking dynamic fullโ€‘time nurses, phlebotomists or medical assistants who are prepared to lead the way into the future of healthcare. As a Sprinter you'll tap into your medical expertise to provide a diverse array of preventative care and diagnostic services to patients in the comfort of their homes. Trainings will be offered to acquaint you with fresh and captivating services, encompassing tasks like capturing diabetic retina images, performing ECGs, recording using digital stethoscopes and more.


Successful candidates will have previous experience in venipuncture, coupled with traits such as dependability, professionalism, problemโ€‘solving, and an unwavering commitment to customer service excellence. The role demands the ability to operate autonomously with an emphasis on exceptional quality. Sprinters will be on a path towards advanced learning and should be eager to broaden their skills and integrate the latest evidenceโ€‘based practices in their profession. Most importantly, we are seeking candidates who are friendly, compassionate, empathetic, and genuinely care about patients.


A day in the life of a Sprinter โ€ฆ

  • Commencing the dayโ€ฆ Your day will begin by ensuring that you have all of the proper supplies and PPE with you to care for that dayโ€™s patients

  • Navigating with easeโ€ฆ Using easy and modern technology, you will access your schedule for the day and commute to each patientโ€™s home

  • Creating meaningful bondsโ€ฆ Once you have arrived, you will have the opportunity to make a warm and welcoming connection with a diverse range of patients as you prepare to collect relevant information and perform various services

  • Patientโ€‘centric, diagnostic and low acuity careโ€ฆ Your appointments will encompass an array of different services, including but not limited to phlebotomy, specimen collection, diabetic foot screenings, retina exams, ECGs and more! All services must be rendered in a manner that is comfortable and easy for the patient.

  • Sample collection and managementโ€ฆ If samples are collected, you will ensure they are labeled properly and then coordinate drop off to the appropriate lab or shipment facility


Skills and Requirements

  • Consistently exhibit the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, accountability, confidentiality, care and compassion to provide high quality health services

  • Willing to work in a revolutionary environment that sometimes necessitates last minute problem solving and out of the box thinking

  • Technologically savvy and comfortable using tools such as mobile devices for charting and HIPAA secure messaging apps for care coordination

  • Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment

  • Comfortable working with minimal supervisionInterest in learning and advancing your skill setReliable transportation as you will be using your own vehicle to travel to patient homes

  • Ability to physically access and navigate patient homes including but not limited to climbing stairs and carrying up to 25 pounds while walking

  • Pass national background check, DMV check, valid clinical license search


To begin working with patients you will need to have โ€ฆ

  • State required licensure and/or proof of training

  • National certification for applicants in all states that do not have state level licensure requirements

  • Basic Life Support certification

  • Proof of completion of course/program or certification based on licensure level

  • Valid Driverโ€™s License

  • Current Vehicle Insurance


Proof of vaccination or immunity is required for the below:

(Vaccinations are recommended NOT required)



  • COVID + booster (Primary Series + 1 Booster)

  • Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)

  • Hepatitis B series

  • Varicella

  • TB test (within the past year)

  • Influenza (annual or signed exemption)

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (TDaP - within past 10 years)


Sprinter Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other protected classes.

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