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*About Us* Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: * We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. * We never settle by constantly striving for better. * We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. * We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. *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* *100% onsite in the Greater Austin, TX area* * Outreach clinics are located in Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Buda (clinic frequency TBD). * The Certified Diabetes Educator works with people at risk and with diabetes to achieve behavior change goals which lead to better clinical outcomes and improved health status. *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE* * Plans, directs, and provides individualized self-management education, training and help to patients and families in a culturally-competent manner across the lifespan. * 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. * Optimize 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 individual self-management needs. * Communicates information to patients and healthcare team in a timely manner. 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; obtain 15 diabetes-related Continuing Education hours annually. *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, if 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, adjustable, original, resourceful and has an excellent desire to help the community. * Able to interact positively with patients as needed. * General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email. * Certified Diabetes Educator certification strongly preferred within 12 months of hire. * 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 * EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience *CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION* * Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer. * Registered Dietitians (RD), Registered Nurse (RN), Pharmacist (RPH): Must have one of the following: * RD - Registered Dietician * RN - Registered Nurse * RPH - Pharmacist.