Genetic Counselor II

The Christ Hospital Health Network•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Genetic Counselor II (GCII) is a member of the Precision Health Clinical team who provides education, training, and consultation to healthcare providers and patients about germline and genetic characteristics that influence patient management. The role provides counseling to patients referred for hereditary cancer, prenatal/reproductive genetics, hereditary cardiovascular indications, and/or general adult conditions. The GCII educates healthcare providers through presentations and in-person meetings and provides patient education and outreach through community support programs or events. The position also supervises genetic counseling graduate students during clinical rotations, assists with Genetic Counseling Program marketing materials, and supports quality improvement projects and data tracking within the Precision Health Clinic. The GCII raises awareness and provides education and training about precision health across TCHHN, including participation in team meetings, tumor boards, and other provider meetings as requested. The role follows applicable policies and protocols for documentation, EMR use, and communication of completed work to support billing and collection. It maintains knowledge of industry practices and regulatory and documentation requirements, shares relevant updates with the organization, and responds to insurance denials and information requests through the Revenue Cycle process.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)-accredited genetic counseling training program.
3–5 years of experience as a genetic counselor, particularly in oncology, cardiology, prenatal, and/or general adult hereditary conditions.
ABGC Board Certification.
Genetic Counselor license through the State Medical Board of Ohio, or ability to obtain the license within three months of hire.
Experience in adult oncology, cardiovascular, prenatal/reproductive, and/or general adult hereditary conditions.
Strong knowledge of human genetics, inheritance patterns, genetic disorders, and risk assessment.
Ability to interpret genetic test results and communicate findings effectively to patients and healthcare providers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex genetic concepts understandably.
Strong counseling and interpersonal skills to provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including communicating and building relationships with other providers.
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills for evaluating genetic and medical data.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs and risk assessment models such as Tyrer Cuzick, Gail, and Dutch FH.
Familiarity with genetic databases and variant interpretation tools such as ClinVar, OMIM, and HGMD.

Responsibilities

Educate healthcare providers through presentations and in-person meetings about genetic characteristics that influence patient management.
Provide patient education and outreach through community support programs or community events.
Supervise genetic counseling graduate students during clinical rotations through TCHHN.
Assist in creating and updating marketing materials for the Genetic Counseling Program at TCHHN.
Assist with quality improvement projects, data tracking—including referral patterns, indications, and test results—and other Precision Health Clinic projects.
Raise awareness and provide education and training for healthcare providers and patients about precision health across TCHHN.
Attend team meetings, tumor boards, and other provider meetings as requested.
Follow applicable policies, procedures, and protocols for documentation, EMR use, and communication of completed work to support billing and collection for services rendered.
Maintain knowledge of leading industry practices, regulatory requirements, and documentation requirements related to genetic counseling, and share relevant information with the organization in a timely manner.
Respond promptly to insurance denials and requests for information communicated through the Revenue Cycle process.
Provide counseling to patients referred for hereditary cancer, prenatal/reproductive genetics, hereditary cardiovascular indications, and/or general adult conditions.