Baylor Scott & White Health
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Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Certified Diabetes Educator II helps people at risk and with diabetes. They aim for behavior changes that lead to better clinical outcomes and improved health.
100% onsite position
Two main clinic locations: Bee Cave Clinic and Austin River Place. Other satellite locations may include Buda, Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, Pflugerville (schedule TBD).
Essential Functions Of The Role
Plans, directs, and provides personalized self‑management education, training, and support to patients and families in a culturally competent way throughout their lives.
Develops and conducts educational programs and in‑service training programs.
Serves as a resource to staff and community as a diabetes care and education specialist.
Optimizes care delivery, patient and provider experience, quality, safety, and costs.
Applies current principles of teaching and learning and/or behavior change to facilitate self‑management skills.
Tailors interventions to personal self‑management needs.
Communicates information to patients and the healthcare team promptly. Serves as a role model, resource, and mentor to other team members.
Participates in quality improvement activities to help process improvement and clinic/facility/system goals.
Participates in professional development activities to maintain and improve required qualifications.
Serves as program coordinator and oversees diabetes education program, including managing staff, if applicable.
Key Success Factors
Advanced knowledge of pre‑diabetes and diabetes care modalities, therapies, terminology, and equipment.
Demonstrates familiarity with pre‑diabetes and diabetes pathophysiology, epidemiology, and evidence‑based clinical practice.
Demonstrates familiarity with ADA Education Recognition requirements or National Standards for Diabetes Self‑Management Education and Support in an ADA Recognized program.
Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods.
Knowledge of the geographic area, the community and its resources.
Cultural proficiency related to health practices.
Committed, dependable, adaptable, inventive, resourceful and has an exceptional desire to help the community.
Able to interact positively with patients as needed.
General computer skills include using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.
Registered Dietitian strongly preferred.
Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices strongly preferred.
Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Experience: 2 years of experience.
Certification / License / Registration
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Cert Diabetes Educator (CDE): Must have a Certified Diabetes Educator Certification (CDE).
Licensed Dietitian (RD/LD), Registered Nurse (RN):
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Location Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
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Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Certified Diabetes Educator II helps people at risk and with diabetes. They aim for behavior changes that lead to better clinical outcomes and improved health.
100% onsite position
Two main clinic locations: Bee Cave Clinic and Austin River Place. Other satellite locations may include Buda, Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, Pflugerville (schedule TBD).
Essential Functions Of The Role
Plans, directs, and provides personalized self‑management education, training, and support to patients and families in a culturally competent way throughout their lives.
Develops and conducts educational programs and in‑service training programs.
Serves as a resource to staff and community as a diabetes care and education specialist.
Optimizes care delivery, patient and provider experience, quality, safety, and costs.
Applies current principles of teaching and learning and/or behavior change to facilitate self‑management skills.
Tailors interventions to personal self‑management needs.
Communicates information to patients and the healthcare team promptly. Serves as a role model, resource, and mentor to other team members.
Participates in quality improvement activities to help process improvement and clinic/facility/system goals.
Participates in professional development activities to maintain and improve required qualifications.
Serves as program coordinator and oversees diabetes education program, including managing staff, if applicable.
Key Success Factors
Advanced knowledge of pre‑diabetes and diabetes care modalities, therapies, terminology, and equipment.
Demonstrates familiarity with pre‑diabetes and diabetes pathophysiology, epidemiology, and evidence‑based clinical practice.
Demonstrates familiarity with ADA Education Recognition requirements or National Standards for Diabetes Self‑Management Education and Support in an ADA Recognized program.
Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods.
Knowledge of the geographic area, the community and its resources.
Cultural proficiency related to health practices.
Committed, dependable, adaptable, inventive, resourceful and has an exceptional desire to help the community.
Able to interact positively with patients as needed.
General computer skills include using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.
Registered Dietitian strongly preferred.
Knowledge of insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices strongly preferred.
Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree.
Experience: 2 years of experience.
Certification / License / Registration
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Cert Diabetes Educator (CDE): Must have a Certified Diabetes Educator Certification (CDE).
Licensed Dietitian (RD/LD), Registered Nurse (RN):
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Location Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
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