Genetic Counselor

Location:

Weis Center for Research

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

We are recruiting for a unique genetic counselor opportunity! This position incorporates the Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) along with clinical and research opportunities. This is an on-site, full time position. Remote employment will not be considered at this time.


Licensed Genetic Counselors with work experience in the areas of medical genetics and genetic counseling will work as leaders of health care and research teams, providing information and support to families, individuals considering genetic testing, and to individuals participating or considering participating in research. Develop and manage research projects and clinical programs related to the field of medical genetics, genetic testing, genetic counseling, and bioethics.


This posting reflects an opening for a Genetic Counselor I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include a Genetic Counselor II and Genetic Counselor Senior based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Duties:

• Collects and interprets family, medical and reproductive histories.
• Determines and provides information on the natural history, features, mode of inheritance and recurrence risk of genetic diseases and birth defects.
• Provides patient information to clinical geneticist for regularly scheduled pediatric genetic clinic.
• Provides information and support services to patients and their families.
• Assists geneticist with clinical evaluations.
• Utilizes clinical geneticist as technical resource person to develop policies, procedures and protocols.
• Provides information on coordinates and interprets genetic laboratory studies and other diagnostic testing.
• Facilitates informed decision making about testing, pregnancy management and reproductive options.
• Identifies and utilizes national and community resources that can assist patients and their families with medical, financial, educational and psychosocial support.
• Carries out all relevant charting and EPIC requirements.
• Provides education and serves as a resource to other health professionals and the community.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

GHP responsibilities include:

• Review current scientific literature and clinical guidelines to inform policy development and updates.
• Collaborate with medical directors and policy teams to create and revise coverage policies for genetic and genomic testing.
• Monitor emerging trends in genetic testing and precision medicine to ensure policies remain current and clinically relevant.
• Support internal education efforts by presenting updates on genetic testing technologies and clinical utility.

This role is designed with career progression in mind. High-performing individuals who exhibit leadership qualities will have the opportunity to be considered for a Team Lead position, which includes the following responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for the cancer genetic counseling team of genetic counselors and genetic counseling assistants, including workload distribution, case presentation, and ensuring adherence to the most up-to-date clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, supporting team members with complex cases, facilitating professional development, and promoting a collaborative and high-quality patient care environment.
• Coordinate operational and programmatic initiatives, such as workflow optimization, quality improvement projects, and collaboration with multidisciplinary oncology teams to enhance service delivery.

Education:

Master's Degree-Genetic Counseling (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Genetic Counselor within 24 months - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)

Skills:

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.