Genetic Counselor Manager

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a Manager of Cancer Genetic Counseling Services to partner with departmental leadership to optimize genetic counseling operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead quality improvements across service locations.

The role includes hiring, retention, and development of genetic counselors and assistants, plus direct patient care and care coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ABGC accredited Genetic Counseling program is required.
• 10+ years experience as a cancer genetic counselor required.
• 10+ years experience with HIPAA and patient privacy practices required.
• 3 years experience in management of genetic counseling services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead genetic counseling services with 50% of effort focused on leadership and administrative responsibilities.
• Oversee hiring, retention, and development of genetic counselors and genetic counseling assistants.
• Provide genetic counseling and care coordination to patients and contribute to program development across the health system.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and drive quality improvement and operational optimization at all locations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

HIPAA privacy compliance

Education

Master's degree (ABGC accredited Genetic Counseling program)

Job description

The Manager of Cancer Genetic Counseling Services will partner with departmental leadership to optimize genetic counseling operations, which includes but is not limited to adherence to regulations, quality improvement, and other issues impacting clinical practice as well as oversight of clinical schedule utilization with associated coverage needs at all service locations. Optimization of clinical operations includes accountability for access, patient satisfaction, and identification of internal programmatic development opportunities. Will be responsible for hiring, retention, and development of the genetic counselors and genetic counseling assistants within the department. Will also provide genetic counseling services and care coordination to patients in the practice with ability to apply an expert application of knowledge and skills in complex situations. Professional activities should include those that have an impact across the health system, within the local community, or on a national scale via presentations and publications. Leadership and Administrative responsibilities should account for 50% of overall effort.

Education

Master\'s Degree from an ABGC accredited Genetic Counseling program Required

Experience

10+ years experience as a cancer genetic counselor Required

10+ years experience with HIPAA and patient privacy practices Required

3 years experience in management of genetic counseling services Preferred

Licenses

Amer Bd of Genetic Counseling Required

PA Genetic Counselor License Required