Genetic Counselor II - MOB 723 Oncology Genomics - Full Time - Days

Responsibilities

• Provide education for HCPs through presentations and in-person meetings regarding genetic characteristics that influence patient management.
• Provide education/outreach to patients through community support programs or community events.
• Supervise genetic counseling graduate students during their clinical rotation through TCHHN.
• Assist in creating/updating marketing materials for the Genetic Counseling Program at TCHHN.
• Aid in quality improvement projects, data tracking (including referral patterns, indications, and test results), and other projects within the Precision Health Clinic.
• Raise awareness and provide education and training for HCP and patients related to precision health across TCHHN.
• Attend team meetings, tumor boards, and other meetings with providers as requested.
• Follow all applicable policies, procedures and protocols related to documentation, use of the EMR and effective communication of work completed to enable TCHHN to bill and collect for services rendered.
• Maintain industry knowledge of leading practices, regulatory requirements and documentation requirements related to genetic counseling and share those in a timely manner with the organization.
• Respond timely to insurance denials and requests for information as communicated via the Revenue Cycle process.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited genetic counseling training program.
• 3-5 years of experience as a genetic counselor particularly in oncology, cardiology, prenatal, and/or general adult hereditary conditions.
• ABGC Board Certification is required.
• Genetic Counselor license through the State Medical Board of Ohio or the ability to obtain this license within three months of hire date is required.
• Experience in adult oncology, cardiovascular, prenatal/reproductive and/or general adult hereditary conditions.
• Strong knowledge of human genetics, inheritance patterns, genetic disorders, and risk assessment.
• Ability to interpret genetic test results and communicate findings effectively to patients and healthcare providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex genetic concepts in an understandable way.
• Strong counseling and interpersonal skills to provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including communication and building relationships with other providers.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills for evaluating genetic and medical data.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, risk assessment models (e.g., Tyrer Cuzick, Gail, Dutch FH) [SW1], and familiarity with genetic databases and variant interpretation tools (e.g., ClinVar, OMIM, HGMD).