Genetic Counselor

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A Brief Overview

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.

What You Will Do

Provisional Genetic Counselor job responsibilities may include the following and vary based on the specific job role:

• Clinical: under the direction of a licensed Genetic Counselor/licensed physician in the Division, provisional genetic counselor roles may include:
• 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
• Phone and care coordination responsibilities:
• 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
• Laboratory-based provisional genetic counselor roles, performed under supervision of a licensed genetic counselor / laboratory director, may include:
• 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
• Research-based provisional genetic counselor roles, performed under supervision of a licensed genetic counselor / principal investigator, may include:
• 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

Education Qualifications

Master's Degree Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics Required

Experience Qualifications

Licensed Genetic Counselor II

• At least three (3) years experience as an independent genetic counselor Required

Licensed Genetic Counselor III

• At least five (5) years as an independent genetic counselor Required

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

Provisional Graduate Genetic Counselor:

• 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

Graduate Genetic Counselor:

• Genetic Counselor Provisional License - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
• Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - within 15 months - Required

Licensed Genetic Counselor I / II / III:

• Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - upon hire - Required and
• Licensed Genetics Counselor - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required or
• Licensed Osteopathic Genetic Counselor - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required
• Licensed Genetics Counselor - New Jersey State Licensing Board - - Preferred

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

SALARY RANGE:

$76,100.00 - $97,000.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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