Genetic Counseling Manager

Baptist • Memphis, TN

10d

About The Position

Manages and leads the genetics program for BMH Tipton and BCC, working closely with the Director of Genetic Counseling, the BCC Leadership Team, physicians, and other clinicians to support clinical and educational initiatives and strategies. The role coordinates genetic services for local Cancer Centers by assessing and analyzing patient-care needs.

The manager contributes to performance-improvement strategies, processes, and communication plans that enhance the BCC genetics program, service delivery, and patient care. The role collaborates across markets to coordinate genetic counseling care, standardize clinical practice where appropriate, and establish key external relationships in the communities served.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in Genetic Counseling.
• At least one year as an Advanced Role Genetic Counselor.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical/Human Genetics or a related field.
• Knowledge of health care issues in related fields, clinical practice, trends, and legal compliance.
• Ability to foster collaborative partnerships with administrative staff, physicians, and management teams in developing, implementing, administering, and evaluating a genetics program.
• Certified Genetic Counselor certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in Genetic Counseling.
• Two years as a Senior Genetic Counselor.
• Master's degree in Medical/Human Genetics or a related field.
• Knowledge and application of health care issues in related fields, clinical practice, trends, and legal compliance.
• Established collaborative partnerships with administrative staff, physicians, and management teams in developing, implementing, administering, and evaluating a genetics program.
• Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee Genetic Counseling Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure goals and objectives align with BMHCC corporate initiatives and the needs of a dynamic health care market.
• Participate with designated leadership in designing integration strategies for performance and process improvement, quality measures, compliance, and standardization of current and new services.
• Develop location-specific policies, procedures, programs, and standards of care in partnership with appropriate leadership teams, ensuring legal compliance with applicable regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Genetic Counseling to design and implement educational offerings for healthcare professionals and the community on syndrome identification, medical management, genetic testing, psychosocial counseling, and multidisciplinary coordination of patient services.
• Serve as a consultative resource to the Director of Genetic Counseling, BCC Leadership teams, physicians, other healthcare professionals, and patients in areas of accountability.
• Evaluate program effectiveness; identify opportunities for program expansion, consolidation, standardization, and integration; and coordinate and operationalize services throughout BMHCC where appropriate, in collaboration with the Director of Genetic Counseling.
• Establish internal and external partnerships to enhance clinical practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager