Diabetes Education Specialist (CDE)

Optum; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, seeks a RD-CDE to lead diabetes education and self-management training for patients. You will collaborate with physicians and staff to identify education needs and develop resources for diverse patient populations.

The role emphasizes maintaining diabetes education programs, staying current with standards of care, and delivering direct patient teaching in a clinical setting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's RD from approved dietetic program.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD), Registered Dietitian (RD) and RD Certified Diabetes Educator CDE.
• 3+ years of related clinical experience, patient education, and program development.
• Experience as a Certified Diabetes Educator.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians, Health Services Coordinators, and nursing staff to identify patient populations requiring intensive patient education programs.
• Assists in staff education related to diabetes.
• Works with Marketing Department and Health Promotion to develop custom patient education materials and other marketing activities.
• Ensures clinic site compliance with organizational, professional, regulatory and governmental standards of care.
• Establishes, maintains, and monitors diabetes education programs throughout the clinic.
• Provides direct teaching and/or management of high-risk patients with diabetes in accordance with endocrinologist established algorithms.
• Care of Patients: Provides nutritional assessment and counseling for diabetes management.
• Attends Diabetes Committee meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Maintains Certified Diabetes Educator Certification.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Spanish speaking

Education

Bachelor's RD from approved dietetic program

Master's Degree

Job description

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, seeks a RD-CDE to lead diabetes education and self-management training for patients. You will collaborate with physicians and staff to identify education needs and develop resources for diverse patient populations.

The role emphasizes maintaining diabetes education programs, staying current with standards of care, and delivering direct patient teaching in a clinical setting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.