Summary:
The in-patient Lead Genetic Counselor reports to the Genetic Counselor supervisor and Director of Genetics. Under the general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures coordinates daily activities of all in-patient consultations for Brown University Health and Woman and Infants Hospital. Assists in the development of their schedules and work assignments to provide for efficient practice operations. Ensures adherence to established standards of safety and quality by Brown University Health. Provides guidance to support personnel in collaboration with the Director Program Manager and providers. Routinely performs the duties of genetic counselors.
Consistently applies the corporate values of respect honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system. Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities:
Provides technical and professional leadership in the planning and execution of day-to-day activities of the in-patient genetic consultation and newborn screening; Identify and demonstrate methods and techniques for achieving and tracking project/program objectives within the area of expertise utilizing departmental and national benchmark metrics.
Develops operating goals and objectives for the unit; implements and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations in accordance with departmental metrics. Identifies and delegates genetic counselor participation presentation and outreach activities for specific programs and/or projects as appropriate including multidisciplinary conferences.
Coordinates and participates with other genetic counselors in the review of current literature and helps to develop division protocols and guidelines and update smart phrases in EPIC. Work closely with Rhode Island Department of Health for abnormal newborn screening cases.
Participates in assuring excellent educational experience for Warren Alpert/Brown University Health trainees including medical students residents and interns in cancer genetic clinics.
As a genetic counselor obtains and records medical and family histories records physical examinations reviews medical records develops counseling plans and follow-up plans.
Coordinates and assigns representative to orchestrate genetic counseling internships with local genetic counseling programs training related to cancer genetics
Maintains and coordinates in-patient genetic counselor schedules coverage according institutional policy and standard practice.
Delegates the organization of clinical conferences meetings to genetic counselors with the goal of increasing provider education and improving coordination of care.
Leads regularly scheduled Genetic Counselor group meeting to assist in identifying issues/concerns and address them in collaboration with clinic staff.
Advocates for the role and growth of genetic counselors within the Department of Genetics and within Brown University Health.
Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Master in Genetic Counseling. Board Certification by American Board of Genetic Counseling
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years� experience as a genetic counselor in a clinical setting. Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills and effective prioritization and organizational skills. Experience should demonstrate effective organizational leadership and communications skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Functions as a lead or resource person for Genetic Counselor
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
Test
...we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) RN Lactation Consultant today with Corpus Christi Medical Center. Benefits Corpus Christi Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that...
...Air Spray Painter Pay: $22.51 per hour + 5% shift differential Location: Tulsa, OK Hours: MondayThursday, 3:30 PM2:00 AM (Mandatory overtime as needed) Job Type: Temp-to-Hire Job Summary The Air Spray Painter "B"position requires fundamental...
...Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest... ...work to grow and achieve in new ways.What is the High School Computer Science Teacher Role?As a Computer Science teacher at Brooke High...
...Realty Title has a new opportunity for an entry level Closing Coordinator position in our... ...Title Realty Title is a full-service real estate title and escrow company that conducts... ...sale and refinance of residential and commercial properties. The company provides closing...
...in relevant undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Internships Available: Architect Intern Commercial Lending Intern Housing Services Intern Real Estate GIS & Data Intern Data Evaluation Intern Tax Diversion Intern The available internships could...