Genetic Counselor II - Pediatrics

Location:

Geisinger Medical Clinic Wesner Lane

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Licensed Genetic Counselors with work experience in the areas of medical genetics and genetic counseling who work as members 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 to provide the highest level of patient care, demonstrate research integrity, and maximize patient and research participant satisfaction. Serve in leadership roles as consultants, educators and resources for other health care professionals and the general public. Manage research projects and clinical programs related to the field of medical genetics, genetic testing, genetic counseling, and bioethics.

Job Duties:

• Participating in onboarding, training, mentorship of new Genetic Counselors and Genomic Medical Assistants.
• Clinical Supervision of new hires during onboarding.
• Supervision of Genomic Medicine Assistants.
• Implement specific institutional initiative(s) to improve genetic counseling and testing services.
• Coordination of specialty clinics within a clinical domain and in other medical specialties.
• Manage two or more research initiatives or projects.
• Lead project management (implementation and coordination, including IRB protocol management) within the defined scope of the supervising faculty member's research program.
• Significant contribution to publication authorship.
• One or more defined research interests/area.
• Supervision of students and coordination of student rotations.
• Educate the public through media requests.
• Lecturer for a genetic counselor other medical providers or undergraduate education program.
• Leadership role in one or more educational initiatives.
• Leadership in state and national professional organization sub-committees and special interest groups.

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:

Details regarding role:

Requirements:

• Education: Masters - Genetic Counseling

• Certifications: Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)

• Experience: Minimum 3 years

• Exempt Role: Yes

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one  

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents   

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)   

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage   

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions   

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly   

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year   

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive   

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones   

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.   

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance   

Education:

Master's Degree-Genetic Counseling (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years-Clinical (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Certified Genetic Counselor - 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.