Sr. Lab Genetic Counselor

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Day Shift
• Additional Details: Remote Position

• Support SelectHealth initiatives by reviewing genetic testing pre-authorization requests, appeals, and medical coverage policies.
• Educates ordering providers on genetic testing options, insurance and billing matters, test results, and medical management.
• Provides occasional patient education and counseling regarding genetic test options or results.
• Conducts utilization review/lab stewardship to determine proper test ordering by provider and manage high priority or complex cases.
• Participates in individual and team directed research projects with opportunities to present findings at professional meetings. Prepares manuscripts for submission to professional journals.
• Communicates clearly and directly in verbal and written form to providers and patients.
• Participates in peer review by providing and receiving objective and constructive feedback with peers.

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling. Education must be obtained from an accredited program. Degree will be verified.
• Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC) at time of hire with completion of certification required within one year of hire.
• Licensed as a Genetic Counselor in the state of practice (Utah).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in reading, interpreting, and critical evaluation of scientific literature.
• Experience using PowerPoint, word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, e-mail, and scheduling.
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC).
• Three years of experience as a clinical or laboratory Genetic Counselor.
• Experience in project management, grant application submission, publication of abstracts for academic meetings, and journal article publication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of genetic diagnostic technology, human mutation databases, genome browsers, and HGVS nomenclature.

• Interact with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information.
• Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

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