POSITION SUMMARY :

Under general supervision, provides genetic counseling to high risk patients and their families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties :

• In cooperation with the physician, provides genetic counseling to high risk patients and their families.
• Coordinates genetic counseling, genetic testing and genetic testing results visits. Utilizes available risk management models and decision trees to determine risk and prior probabilities for patients seeking genetic testing.
• Collaborates with medical team in developing recommendations for patients and their family members regarding screening and management of risks.

Communicates with physician and / or nurse practitioner in assessing appropriate genetic testing, and / or cancer screening and management recommendations.

• Provides genetic counseling service within the standards of practice of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and appropriate state licensure role.
• Prepares and maintains all clinical documentation records securely respecting confidentiality and privacy of patients.
• Assists patients with insurance reimbursement and pre-authorization for each genetic test ordered and including appropriate proof of medical necessity.
• Serves as an educational resource on genetics and genetic counseling.
• Maintains database of patients seen and statistical information as needed. Analyzes database and provides data reports to administrator related to referral volumes, testing outcomes, research enrollment.

Monitors data for trends indicating timeliness of service, volumes requiring additional genetic counseling resources.

Participates in clinic visits, conferences and boards as appropriate based specified area of focus (i.e. Oncology, Obstetrics).

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS : The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above :

• Monitors appointments.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Master's degree preferably in Genetics or Genetic Counseling.

Genetic Counselor License issued by the PA State Board of Medicine OR temporary permit issued by the PA State Board of Medicine within 8 weeks of hire, and permanent licensure within one year of employment.

Certification by the by the American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC) within one year of employment.

This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards.

The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and / or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole.

Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance :

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees :

Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
• Child Care Subsidies
• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Last updated : 2024-07-02