Genetic Counselor Manager

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

Job summary

Temple Health seeks a Manager of Cancer Genetic Counseling Services to partner with leadership to optimize operations, adherence to regulations, and quality of care. You will oversee scheduling, staffing, and development of genetic counselors and assistants while delivering counseling services to complex cancer cases.

The role emphasizes improving access, patient satisfaction, and program growth across Temple Health locations, with half of the effort focused on leadership and administration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in genetic counseling from ABGC-accredited program.
• 10+ years of experience as a cancer genetic counselor.
• 10+ years of HIPAA and patient privacy experience.
• 3+ years in management of genetic counseling services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead optimization of cancer genetic counseling operations and adherence to regulations.
• Oversee hiring, retention, and professional development of genetic counselors and assistants.
• Provide genetic counseling and care coordination to patients with complex needs.
• Improve access and patient satisfaction across service locations; drive program development opportunities.
• Balance leadership and administrative duties (about 50% of total effort).

Skills

Genetic counseling

Leadership

Operations management

HIPAA compliance

Staff development

Education

Master's Degree from an ABGC-accredited Genetic Counseling program

Job description

Job Description - Genetic Counselor Manager (263573)

Genetic Counselor Manager - ( 263573 )

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

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Your Tomorrow is Here!

As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.

At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.

It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known.