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Genetic Counselor I - Ophthalmology, Mercy Pavilion

  • Job ID: 347722469
  • Status: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Facility: University of Pittsburgh Physicians
  • Department: 65450 POP14 EYE Cln Main Office
  • Location: 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh PA 15213
  • Union Position: No
  • Salary Range: $34.67 to $50.63 / hour

Description

UPMC Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Full-Time Genetic Counselor to work in the new, cutting-edge, patient centered UPMC Vision Institute - Mercy Pavilion when construction is completed in Spring 2023. 

UPMC is Pennsylvania’s largest nongovernmental employer with endless career opportunities. We offer a competitive benefits package that few employers can match, a generous sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 and a relocation package to those who qualify.  We have an established career ladder that provides growth opportunities for associates to enjoy more professional challenges, promotional opportunities, and career enhancement.  Apply today to find out where your career can take you! 

This position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, no evenings/weekends/holidays and currently offers one work from home day per week.

Purpose:
Performs professional and administrative duties necessary to provide counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and families.

Responsibilities:

  • Pre-test and post-test genetic counseling and related administrative tasks for patients with genetic eye diseases, including inherited retinal dystrophies, optic neuropathies, corneal dystrophies, and other disorders. 

  • Clinic coordination for patients seeking care in the Retinal Dystrophy clinic, including triage, scheduling, chart review, standard orders, and follow-up needs.

  • Familiarity with ongoing and upcoming clinical trials as they relate to genetic eye diseases and our patient population.  

  • Participation in ongoing research endeavors as directed, most frequently for those that require genetic counseling services as part of the research protocol.

  • Acting as a genetic resource for physicians across all sub-specialties within the UPMC Eye Center to build a referral base and generate patient volume for the ocular genetics service.

  • Operate, maintain, and update the genetic databases.

  • Implement treatment plan and make the appropriate referrals to medical, nursing, social work, and psychological services.

  • Assist genetic laboratory services with interpretation and communication of results to patients and physicians.

  • Responsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient.

  • Provide comprehensive genetic counseling at all designated sites and to patients and families referred for genetic services following the competencies established by the ABGC. This includes case preparation, contracting, review of medical and family histories, creation of pedigree, genetic risk assessment, discussion of inheritance/risk/diagnosis/natural history, genetic testing options, possible result outcomes and implications for patient and family, limited related psychosocial assessment, and resource identification (disease/community/healthcare).

  • Prepare and conduct lectures/seminars on human genetics and genetic counseling for lay groups, students, and health professionals; provide clinical supervision for residents and fellows rotating through genetics.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of ongoing clinical investigations in genetics by writing and editing research manuscripts and grants; recruit and enroll patients into ongoing studies.

  • Act as mentor to genetic counseling graduate students from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

  • Responsible for maintenance of QA for the clinical genetic counseling services.

  • Communicate with patients and physicians by phone and/or in writing regarding patient care/testing, which includes interpretation of test results.

  • Serve as a resource for various health care professionals regarding genetic testing, genetically based questions, teratogens, and genetic medical information.

  • Coordinate genetic testing and insurance coverage for genetic testing of genetics patients.

 

Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution.


Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certified genetic counselor who holds or is eligible for PA licensure or after hire must be eligible to apply for a temporary provisional genetic counselor license within PA and must successfully obtain full licensure within 2 years of being hired.
 

  • American Board of Genetic Counseling
  • Certified Genetics Counselor
  • Act 34

  • UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more. 

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