Summary

This full-time, certified, master's-prepared genetic counselor candidate will have a strong interest in working with oncology patients and their families. This position requires a collaborative team approach, a drive for self-learning, resiliency, the ability to multi-task, effective communication skills, a robust work ethic, and commitment to the program's growth and development.

This role works day shift at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute on LGH's Surburban Outpatient Pavilion campus. There are occasional evening and/or weekend hours required for oncology community educational events hosted by ABBCI.

Job Description

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.

• Investigates family history, interprets information concerning genetic disorders, explains risks and advises patient of the importance of informing family members of risks.

• 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 (1) year of employment. ​

Disclaimer: 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:

• 100% 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 HEALTH is 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.

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PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.

Outpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.