Lead Genetic Counselor Job Ruby Alaska USA,Healthcare

Location: Ruby

The Lead Genetic Counselor of WVU Medicine is charged with providing expert genetic counseling services to patients and families, and serving as an administrative, clinical and educational leader. This role involves direct patient care, oversight and mentorship of other genetic counselors, participation in research and quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The Lead Genetic Counselor will also be responsible for developing and implementing protocols and procedures for the clinical enterprise, as well as for Peak Health, a provider‑led health plan, and ensuring adherence to professional standards and ethical guidelines.

This position is expected to require 50% administrative effort (WVUH 10%, Peak Health 40%), and 50% clinical effort (WVUH).

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/Or Licensure:

Master’s degree in genetic counseling or a closely related field such as biology, biochemistry, genetics, or psychology.
Certified Genetic Counselor through the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Valid driver’s license.

Experience:

Five (5) years as a Genetic Counselor or relevant experience in the field.
Three (3) years leadership/administrative experience in a leadership role supervising others, leading quality improvement initiatives, developing educational programs, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/Or Licensure:

Active participation in a professional organization (e.g., the National Society of Genetic Counselors).

Experience:

Seven (7) years as a Genetic Counselor or relevant experience in the field.
Work experience as a genetic counselor in an academic medical center.
Specialized experience in a specific area of genetic counseling (e.g., pediatrics, obstetrics, cancer, etc.).
Demonstrated proficiency in complex case management and risk assessment.
Experience developing and implementing new genetic counseling programs or services.
Experience leading or participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.
Participation in research projects related to genetic counseling or clinical genetics, including publications or presentations.
Experience developing and delivering educational programs for healthcare professionals or the community.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable.

Obtain and interpret specific data including family history, birth history, medical history and test results. Integrate clinic and genetic information for specialized laboratory and clinical testing. Assess the patient and family members; level of understanding of development and behavioral relationships.

Provides genetic counseling to patients and families, including a wide range of genetic conditions with assessment of recurrence and occurrence of the condition, nature of the condition, mode of inheritance, recurrence risk, treatments, prognosis, available services and support groups.

Handle complex inquiries from patients, physicians, nurses and community agencies regarding patient referrals, management and genetic questions. Develop a working knowledge of healthcare and social services available to children with special needs in West Virginia and surrounding states.

Intervention with local families, agencies and physicians by heightening the awareness of services and health behaviors that may reduce the symptoms of a genetic condition; facilitate the successful adaptation of the disease process; education about, administer and monitor responses of therapy of genetic conditions; advocate for and facilitate access to genetic resources and support groups; and network with members of the genetic community locally, nationally and internationally as needed.

Oversee caseload management and ensure quality of work among the team.

Train and onboard new staff.

Develop and deliver educational programs for healthcare professionals, students, and the community including lectures and presentations on genetic evaluation and genetic conditions.

Develop and implement clinical…