Lexington, KY, USA
1 day ago
Genetic Counselor Supervisor/UKHC
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Job Title Genetic Counselor Supervisor/UKHC Requisition Number RE49513 Working Title Genetic Counselor Supervisor – Dept of Pediatrics Department Name MG34X:PEDS-GENETICS Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 14 Salary Range $81,328-156,062/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

MS

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Genetic Counselor Physical Requirements The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 25lbs. Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed Job Summary The Department of Pediatrics seeks a Genetic Counselor Supervisor to assist physicians in identifying family history and apply state-of-the-art testing instruments and modalities to determine relative risks and specific genetic counseling needs.

Job duties include providing individualized genetic education and counseling for patients and relevant family members, documenting/dictating key components via clinic note or other form of document specific to clinic format, ensuring documentation is timely and meets compliance standards, as well as maintaining ongoing communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team.

Responsible for managing recruitment, orientation, and retention of genetic counseling staff. Responsible for managing the scheduling of genetic counselors and genetic assistants and forecasting staff to meet customer needs. Provides staff disciplinary counseling as necessary and assists with corrective action plan. Ensures completion of maintaining continuing education requirements and state licensing.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Critical thinking, attention to detail, knowledge of electronic medical record systems. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Certified Genetic Counselor Deadline to Apply 03/16/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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