Genetic Counselor II - Pediatrics

Geisinger•Danville, PA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Genetic Counselors with work experience in the areas of medical genetics and genetic counseling who work as members of health care and research teams, providing information and support to families, individuals considering genetic testing, and to individuals participating or considering participating in research to provide the highest level of patient care, demonstrate research integrity, and maximize patient and research participant satisfaction. Serve in leadership roles as consultants, educators and resources for other health care professionals and the general public. Manage research projects and clinical programs related to the field of medical genetics, genetic testing, genetic counseling, and bioethics. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Requirements

Education: Masters - Genetic Counseling
Certifications: Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Education: Master's Degree-Genetic Counseling (Required)
Experience: Minimum of 3 years-Clinical (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s): Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)

Responsibilities

Participating in onboarding, training, mentorship of new Genetic Counselors and Genomic Medical Assistants.
Clinical Supervision of new hires during onboarding.
Supervision of Genomic Medicine Assistants.
Implement specific institutional initiative(s) to improve genetic counseling and testing services.
Coordination of specialty clinics within a clinical domain and in other medical specialties.
Manage two or more research initiatives or projects.
Lead project management (implementation and coordination, including IRB protocol management) within the defined scope of the supervising faculty member's research program.
Significant contribution to publication authorship.
One or more defined research interests/area.
Supervision of students and coordination of student rotations.
Educate the public through media requests.
Lecturer for a genetic counselor other medical providers or undergraduate education program.
Leadership role in one or more educational initiatives.
Leadership in state and national professional organization sub-committees and special interest groups.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.