Genetic Counseling Manager

Job Summary

Manages and leads the genetics program for BMH Tipton and BCC working in close collaboration with the Director of Genetic Counseling, BCC Leadership Team, Physicians, and other clinicians to meet and support clinical and educational initiatives and/or strategies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to collaboration of genetic services for the local Cancer Centers through the assessment and analysis of patient care needs. Participates in the development of performance improvement strategies, processes and communication plans which support BCC genetics program enhancement/service delivery, and patient care. Works collaboratively with all markets to coordinate genetic counseling care as well as standardization of clinical practice where appropriate and establishes key external relationships within the communities served.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures goals and objectives are in alignment with BMHCC corporate initiatives to meet the needs of a dynamic health care market.
• Participates in the design of integration strategies in collaboration with the designated leadership for overall performance/process improvement, quality measures, compliance, and standardization of current and new services.
• Develops specific location assigned policies/procedures, programs, and standards of care working in collaboration and partnership with appropriate leadership teams. Ensures legal compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with the Director of Genetic Counseling to design and implement an array of educational offerings for healthcare professionals as well as the community in areas to include syndrome identification, medical management, genetics testing, psychosocial counseling and multidisciplinary coordination of patient services.
• Serves as resource to Director of Genetic Counseling, BCC Leadership teams, physicians and other healthcare professionals, as well as patients providing consultative services in all areas of accountability.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and identifies program expansion opportunities, consolidation, standardization, and integration and coordinates/operationalizes these services throughout BMHCC, where appropriate in collaboration with the Director of Genetic Counseling. Establishes key internal and external partnerships in order enhance clinical practice.

Minimum Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in Genetic Counseling

One (1) year as an Advanced Role Genetic Counselor

Preferred/Desired Experience

Five (5) years of experience in Genetic Counseling

Two (2) years as a Senior Genetic Counselor

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical/Human Genetics or related Field

Preferred/Desired Education

Master's Degree in Medical/Human Genetics or related Field

Minimum Required Special Skills

Knowledge of health care issues in related fields, clinical practice, trends, legal compliance

Ability to foster collaborative partnerships with administrative staff, physicians and management teams in the development/ implementation/ administration and evaluation of a genetics program

Preferred/Desired Special Skills

Knowledge and application of health care issues in related fields, clinical practice, trends, legal compliance

Established collaborative partnerships with administrative staff, physicians and management teams in the development/ implementation/ administration and evaluation of a genetics program

Minimum Required Licensure

Certified Genetic Counselor, American Board of Genetic Counseling

Preferred/Desired Licensure

Certified Genetic Counselor, American Board of Genetic Counseling, Arkansas Genetic Counseling Licensure, Mississippi Genetic Counseling Licensure, and Tennessee Genetic Counseling Licensure