Genetic Counselor
About The Position
This position of a clinically, laboratory or research-based Provisional Genetic Counselor is an interim role for graduates of a Master's Program in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling who are awaiting licensure in order to be able to transition into a Graduate or Genetic Counselor title. Working under the supervision of a licensed Genetic Counselor/licensed physician, the Provisional Graduate Genetic Counselor will obtain and review the necessary medical, laboratory, and developmental records; prepare relevant literature review; obtain a minimum three-generation family history; and provide prepared patient summaries/progress notes to the appropriate Genetic Counselor/physician to review for the appropriate clinical or research encounter.
Requirements
- Master's Degree Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics
- At least three (3) years experience as an independent genetic counselor
- At least five (5) years as an independent genetic counselor
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to handle confidential materials.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Attention to details.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Genetic Counselor Provisional License - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required
- Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - within 15 months - Required
- Genetic Counselor Provisional License - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
- Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - within 15 months - Required
- Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - upon hire - Required
- Licensed Genetics Counselor - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required or Licensed Osteopathic Genetic Counselor - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Genetics Counselor - New Jersey State Licensing Board - - Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist genetic counselors and other clinical team members with patient chart/electronic health record (EHR) preparation for clinic, medical record gathering including results of laboratory studies
- Assist in writing letters of medical necessity
- Coordinate test requisition forms for testing
- For new patient appointments, accurately and thoroughly complete relevant intake information
- Assist in scheduling ancillary tests and complete all necessary paperwork and/or EHR charting entries with sign off from the relevant licensed physician
- Record accurately and thoroughly in patient’s EHR all telephone messages, detailing the caller’s name, company or patient name, phone number, and reason for call
- Provide appropriate documentation of care coordination activities/encounters in EHR as per each program’s requirements
- Accurately performing clinical correlation, variant classification, and/or report writing for genomic tests of high complexity
- Providing professional and calm customer service to both internal and external clinicians/clients.
- Supporting refinement or update of existing laboratory workflows/protocols in order to improve sensitivity, efficiency and quality of testing
- Involvement with research activity related to their specialized patient population based on specific job description
- Following IRB protocols and guidelines as per specific approved protocol
- Working directly with the Principal Investigator and/or other team leaders for the specific research protocol
Benefits
- Annual influenza vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
