Public Health Genetics Consultant - 20013553 & 20013694

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • Reynoldsburg, OH

15h

About The Position

The Public Health Laboratory is seeking a Public Health Genetics Consultant with thorough knowledge of genetic/metabolic disorders in order to act as a public health resource for individuals with or at risk for genetic disorders. This position will provide expert technical assistance & orientation concerning newborn screening to health professionals (e.g., local public health personnel, officials, physicians). Additional duties may include:
Explains the clinical implications of newborn screening results to hospital personnel & health care providers.
Reviews & responds to inquiries from parents & health care professionals & officials.
Plans, develops, implements & evaluates program activities to ensure compliance with state rules & regulations.
Maintains current knowledge of literature & public policy issues in newborn screening.
Assists Public Health Laboratory bureau chief & supervisor in development of educational & promotional activities for Newborn Screening Program.
Presents training sessions to medical professionals, hospitals & community on topics pertaining to newborn screening.
Participates in advisory committees for Newborn Screening Program.
Prepares required records & reports on case investigations, site visits, patient referral activities & assessment of provider adherence to program policies & procedures.
Unusual Working Conditions:
Selected candidates must be vaccinated for Hepatitis-B and will be exposed to biofluids and tissue, sharps, caustic or toxic chemicals, and/or explosives; may work varying hours and must be able to provide own transportation.
VACCINATED: Proof of Hepatitis-B vaccination due before first day of work (do NOT provide, until directed to do so)
NOT VACCINATED: Qualified candidates NOT yet fully vaccinated for Hepatitis-B must be able & willing to receive the vaccination. We can provide it at no cost (post-hire) and temporarily limit your work duties to prevent exposure.
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the 1199 Pay Range Schedule.

Requirements

• 42 mos. exp. as a health care professional (e.g., Pediatric Registered Dietician, Registered Nurse) in a pediatric setting to include exp. in program evaluation, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; must be able to provide own transportation.
• OR 42 mos. exp. in genetics consultation in health, public health or related field to include exp. in program evaluation, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; must be able to provide own transportation.
• OR Completion of graduate core coursework in Genetic Counseling; 6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting to include exp. in program evaluation, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; completion of graduate core coursework in Genetic Counseling; must be able to provide own transportation.
• OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
• Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or advanced degree in Genetic Counseling, Biochemistry, or Medical Science
• Clinical experience working in setting for genetics, endocrinology, biochemistry, or neonatology
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse Physician Assistant-Certified, or Registered Dietician
• Experience providing medical technical assistance or educational consultation
• Experience designing and performing data analysis and producing reports
• Experience developing educational materials and presenting trainings
• Experience performing medical case management
• Experience in monitoring quality assurance indicators and documenting organizational compliance with regulatory standards
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Electronic Medical Records)

Responsibilities

• Explains the clinical implications of newborn screening results to hospital personnel & health care providers.
• Reviews & responds to inquiries from parents & health care professionals & officials.
• Plans, develops, implements & evaluates program activities to ensure compliance with state rules & regulations.
• Maintains current knowledge of literature & public policy issues in newborn screening.
• Assists Public Health Laboratory bureau chief & supervisor in development of educational & promotional activities for Newborn Screening Program.
• Presents training sessions to medical professionals, hospitals & community on topics pertaining to newborn screening.
• Participates in advisory committees for Newborn Screening Program.
• Prepares required records & reports on case investigations, site visits, patient referral activities & assessment of provider adherence to program policies & procedures.

What This Job Offers

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