Genetic Counselor Reviewer

Position - Genetic Counselor Reviewer

Location - Remote

Type- Full Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position Summary

Our team provides this specialized expertise via multiple modalities, including utilization management, policy writing and advising, general consulting, laboratory stewardship, and clinical algorithm and technological solutions. We employ evidence-based best practice standards to support the appropriate and responsible use of genetic testing within the healthcare system as a whole.

Essential Functions

● Use critical thinking skills and genetics expertise to review clinical genetic testing requests for medical necessity and alignment with health plan policies and professional society guidelines

● Provide education to healthcare providers, medical directors and clients regarding appropriate utilization of genetic testing

● Utilize and maintain proprietary content and software platforms for managing genetic testing authorization requests accurately and efficiently

● Ensure the timely completion of client deliverables while adhering to all regulatory and compliance requirements

● Work with direct supervisor and collaborate with other team members to meet overall division and company objectives

● Share knowledge and think critically about process improvement opportunities

● Participate in regular division and departmental meetings, where goals, processes, and strategies are communicated

● Contribute to a positive company culture

● Weekly attendance in team meetings

● Collaboration with team members on projects and/or cases

● Respond to all deadlines in a timely manner

● Maintain expected case volume and compliance according to key performance indicators (KPIs)

ABOUT YOU

Your Education & Experience

● Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics

● Certified diplomate of the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics

● Licensed Genetic Counselor in the state in which he/she resides, if applicable

● A minimum of 2 years experience as a clinical genetic counselor or comparable professional experience

● Additional expertise in public health, public policy, statistics, business, or computer science preferred

Your Competencies

● Confident and decisive, even when it requires taking risks

● Work well in a dynamic environment and quickly adaptive to change

● Proactive and invigorated by new challenges

● Well-organized, superior at multi-tasking

● Above average IT skills; comfortable with new software, able to troubleshoot

● Efficient and effective at time management

● Compassionate and empathetic, excellent communication skills (oral and written), effective tele-communications skills

● Open to constructive feedback and motivated to achieve new goals

● Self-directed with the ability to maintain a balance between life and work