Genetic Counselor

SUMMARY

Children's Hospital Colorado and its Genomics program strives to ensure the most appropriate and streamlined access to testing. The primary responsibility of the Genetic Counselor as part of the Laboratory Genomics Services Support will be to provide operational support for pre-testing evaluations across the system of care. Additional responsibilities will include liaising between the laboratory and other institutional service lines to develop protocols to improve the genetic testing process, timely delivery of results and appropriate use of genomic testing across the system of care. This position will support Client Services by enhancing the clients access to genetic testing through counseling, testing support, and, as a subject matter expert, drive education and dissemination of information across the network of care. The laboratory operates in compliance with CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act) standards and inspected by the CAP (College of American Pathologists). To successfully perform this role requires a thorough understanding of genetic testing workflows, the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively, and a strong propensity for critical thinking, decision making, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

SHIFT

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work hours may vary based on needs of the department.

Supports the Precision Diagnostics Laboratory as part of the Lab Genomics Service Support team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Reviews genetic testing orders for appropriateness and partner with clinical service lines to streamline test initiation.
2. Answers questions pertaining to the process from various clinical teams including both germline and somatic genetic test requests.
3. Supports preauthorization workflow to ensure access to testing including request for letter of medical necessity as appropriate.
4. Provides operational support triaging the genetic test work queues and participates in initiatives focused on workflow development.
5. Serves as the subject matter expert supporting client services in building a trusted and supported client experience.
6. Functions as the subject matter expert in billing and authorization processes, with demonstrated aptitude for tracking and adapting to ongoing changes in payor policies affecting genomic testing.
7. Assists on any follow up that is required from specimens received or answers questions on best format for clinical testing.
8. Develops standard templates for frequent inquiries
9. Resolves and reduces pre-testing and post-testing workflow barriers, by providing operational support, informing and supporting process improvement, and championing workflow changes to drive better access to testing.
10. Gathers statistics on utilization management of genetic tests, clinical outcomes and operational workflows.
11. Participates in procedure review and writing when requested.

12. May teach, train and/or mentor new employees, students, and other healthcare professionals according to standard operating procedures, when requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's Degree in Genetics

Experience: Two (2) years clinical or research experience in genetic counseling

Equivalency: None

Certification(s): Board eligibility or certification by American Board of Genetic Counseling
Licensure(s): Licensed or eligibility for license as Genetic Counselor

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $78,659.24 to $117,988.86

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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