Genetic Counselor II

Genetic Counselor IIThe Genetic Counselor II is a lead resource regarding genetics for patients, healthcare providers and our community. Provides all aspects of genetic counseling including extensive family history, counseling patients and/or families regarding suspected hereditary syndromes, recommending gene testing when appropriate and explaining results to patients with recommendations for screening and risk reduction. Provides education for students enrolled in GC programs and mentors new genetic counselors. Participates in genetic research and community education as well as clinical committees which help to drive quality care.Job DescriptionImplements core GC skills and competenciesProficient in utilizations of EMRPresents patients at weekly case conferenceOn-board and supervise new GC and GCA staffOpportunity to participate in clinical research.25% effortAssists in planning and implementation of clinical practice and education with Medical and Administrative DirectorPrecept GC Master Level studentsObtain Adjunct Faculty position in TJU Human Genome and Genetic Counseling Graduate Program and/or another academic institutionParticipates in Service Line committeesInitiates and participates in Community EducationRole of lead resource regarding cancer genetics for referring and treatment team providersImplements clinical practice independently or minimal supervisionEducation:Master's Level degree in Genetic CounselingANDExperience:3- 5 years' experience. Boarded and licensed experience required.Board Certified Genetic Counselor, Licensed in PA and NJ and Delaware if indicatedWork ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityJefferson University PhysiciansPrimary Location Address100 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.