Newborn Screening Coordinator- Research Hematology

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and implements newborn hemoglobin screening and testing follow-up and hemoglobinopathy counseling services in a multi-county service region defined by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), The Complex Medical Help Program (CMH), Sickle Cell Services Program. This role involves tracking and following up on newborns identified with positive or potentially positive hemoglobin trait or disease results, coordinating education sessions, serving as a liaison for hemoglobinopathies, participating in outreach, assisting with reports and grant proposals, and maintaining records and data for program evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, required.
• Two years of college intern or professional experience with social service agency, community-based program or health related institution, required.
• Training or experience in counseling techniques, required.
• Working knowledge of hemoglobinopathies and/or chronic disease.
• Must continuously advance knowledge in the area of hemoglobinopathies, newborn screening, hemoglobinopathy counseling and culturally and linguistically appropriate service delivery.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to function independently.
• Must be able to work closely with diverse populations and professionals from other disciplines.
• Must be able to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with pediatric and adult hematology and primary care service providers in the region and work as part of an integrated team.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in relevant field, preferred

Responsibilities

• Tracks and conducts follow-up on all newborns identified with a positive or potentially positive hemoglobin trait or disease result via the ODH Newborn Screening (NBS) Program and other referral sources to assure confirmation of results and hemoglobinopathy counseling services disease education and/or referral to specialized medical teams and resources for diagnostic, preventive and evaluative management of hemoglobinopathies.
• Coordinates and facilitates education sessions and reciprocal referrals for hemoglobinopathy counseling services in conjunction with primary care providers, Regional Hematology-Oncology Centers and Regional Comprehensive Genetic Centers.
• Serves as a liaison and resource consultant regarding hemoglobinopathies, newborn screening and hemoglobinopathy counseling services to regional agencies and organizations, health and allied health professionals and providers, patients or consumers, and the public.
• Participates in outreach strategies to increase patient referrals, compliance and access to comprehensive sickle cell services in conjunction with Regional Hematology-Oncology Centers.
• Assists with the preparative writing and submission of Regional Sickle Cell Program (RSCP) reports and grant proposals.
• Maintains records system and data/statistics on RSCP newborn screening and hemoglobinopathy counseling services for ODH data collection, program evaluation and other reporting requirements.

What This Job Offers

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