Diabetes Educator I/II, Ambulatory

Sutter Health

. Provide diabetes self-management education/training and/or medical nutrition therapy to individuals, families, and groups .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $102,856 - $143,978 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diabetes self-management education, medical nutrition therapy, and patient care coordination. Proficient in using diabetes monitoring equipment and electronic medical records while providing individualized patient support and education.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Dietitian (RD)Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)Diabetes Self-Management Education/TrainingMotivational Interviewing SkillsElectronic Medical Records (EPIC) Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Medical Nutrition TherapyDiabetes Monitoring Equipment KnowledgeNutritional Therapy KnowledgeBehavioral Counseling SkillsGroup Facilitation Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Written Communication SkillsStrong Verbal Communication SkillsAbility to Work AutonomouslyAbility to Collaborate

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteEPIC

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Registered Dietitian (RD)Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Industry Keywords

Diabetes ManagementPatient Care CoordinationNutritional GuidelinesLifestyle InterventionAdult Learning Theory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide diabetes self-management education/training and/or medical nutrition therapy to individuals, families, and groups
Manage a distinct patient population through assessment of educational needs, nutritional guidelines, lifestyle intervention goals, and counseling
Coordinate patient care with physicians, pharmacists, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers
Develop individualized medication, therapy, nutrition, and device protocols
Empower patients through techniques and behavior modifications to control diabetes, avoid complications, and improve quality of life
Gather required hours toward CDCES exam eligibility where applicable
Use diabetes monitoring and management equipment and associated software
Provide individual and group education on diabetes and other chronic conditions
Enter and update electronic medical records in EPIC
Make independent judgments and treatment decisions within scope of practice
Recommend medication adjustments to physicians/APCs
Work autonomously while managing a regular patient panel
Maintain ongoing patient care day to day and week to week
Collaborate within diabetes clinics/endocrinology and extend care beyond provider visits through follow-up

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, nutrition, or related field
RD—Registered Dietitian
BLS—Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
For Diabetes Educator II: CDCES—Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist; employees hired prior to 05/03/2024 may obtain it within 2 years
For Diabetes Educator II: 2 years recent relevant experience
Diabetes self-management education/training and/or medical nutrition therapy knowledge
Knowledge of diabetes monitoring and management equipment, including blood glucose monitors and insulin injection devices
Motivational Interviewing and behavioral counseling skills
Group facilitation skills
Ability to gather required hours to become eligible for and sit for the CDCES exam within 2 years of hire
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of adult learning theory
Microsoft Office Suite and EPIC proficiency
Nutritional therapy knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Ability to make treatment decisions within scope of practice and recommend medication adjustments
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
Ability to care for patients from social age to geriatric
For onsite employees, BLS certification is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Full-time regular employee status
Monday–Friday schedule
No weekend requirements
40 weekly hours