Diabetes Care & Education Specialist I (RD) – Impact

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Diabetes Care & Education Specialist I to help at-risk individuals and patients with diabetes achieve behavior change goals, improving clinical outcomes and overall health status.

The role emphasizes culturally competent education, collaboration with the care team, and ongoing professional development to maintain qualifications and deliver high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Less than 1 year of experience in diabetes care/education preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide individualized self-management education to patients and families.
• Develop and conduct diabetes education programs and in-service trainings.
• Serve as a resource to staff and community on diabetes care and education.
• Improve care delivery, patient experience, and program costs.
• Apply teaching principles to support self-management goals.
• Tailor interventions to patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and professional development.

Skills

Diabetes education

Patient education

Cultural competence

Teaching methods

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Diabetes Care & Education Specialist I to help at-risk individuals and patients with diabetes achieve behavior change goals, improving clinical outcomes and overall health status.

The role emphasizes culturally competent education, collaboration with the care team, and ongoing professional development to maintain qualifications and deliver high-quality education.