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Genetic Counselor Manager
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What they do
A Genetic Counselor provides healthcare guidance to individuals based upon genetic factors. Advises patients or relatives at risk of an inherited disorder of the consequences and nature of the disorder, the probability of developing or transmitting it, and the options open to them in management and family planning. Requires a certification in Genetic Counseling.
$88,404 / year median in Pennsylvania
-4% projected decline
Job Description
The Manager of Cancer Genetic Counseling Services will partner with departmental leadership to optimize genetic counseling operations, which includes but is not limited to adherence to regulations, quality improvement, and other issues impacting clinical practice as well as oversight of clinical schedule utilization with associated coverage needs at all service locations. Optimization of clinical operations includes accountability for access, patient satisfaction, and identification of internal programmatic development opportunities. Will be responsible for hiring, retention, and development of the genetic counselors and genetic counseling assistants within the department. Will also provide genetic counseling services and care coordination to patients in the practice with ability to apply an expert application of knowledge and skills in complex situations. Professional activities should include those that have an impact across the health system, within the local community, or on a national scale via presentations and publications. Leadership and Administrative responsibilities should account for 50% of overall effort. Education Master's Degree from an ABGC accredited Genetic Counseling program Required Experience 10+ years experience as a cancer genetic counselor Required 10+ years experience with HIPAA and patient privacy practices Required 3 years experience in management of genetic counseling services Preferred Licenses Amer Bd of Genetic Counseling Required PA Genetic Counselor License Required