Manager, Genetic Counseling at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's -- to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho -- the largest region of any children's hospital in the country.

In 2019, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals -- for the 27th year in a row. We received national rankings in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals - for the 27th year in a row. We received national rankings in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report and are honored to be the only pediatric medical center in Washington to be ranked.

As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America's best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Overview
Provides administrative and clinical practice leadership to and manages Genetic Counselors (anticipated to eventually be 20-25 GCs) throughout Seattle Children's. In collaboration with the Director of Specialty Practice, the Division Chief of Genetic Medicine, and the Medical Directors of Clinical Genetics and Biochemical Genetics, the GC Manager participates in developing structured GC associated metrics for assessing outcomes of GC care and quality of care metrics; ensuring that GCs meet various state and federal regulatory agency requirements, and ensuring that GCs participate in cost-savings and revenue-generating practices. Develops, revises and administers operating policies, procedures and standards for the program/unit. The GC Manager will work with the Division and Hospital leadership on strategic planning, program growth including partnering with other service lines, research involvement, and involvement in the UW Genetic Counseling Training program. In addition to oversight responsibilities, the position provides direct clinical services.

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Requirements
Required Education/Experience:
- Master of Science in Genetic Counseling.
- Seven (7) plus years of Genetic Counselor experience
- Three (3) plus years of Genetic Counselor supervisory experience

Required Credentials:
- Washington State Licensure as a Genetic Counselor
- Board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics.
- Fulfill the expectations for a Genetic Counselor as outlined by the American Board of Genetic Counseling

Preferred:
- Experience in pediatric genetics or equivalent work.
- Experience working in an ambulatory department of a hospital or medical center
- Experience working in a pediatric setting
- Experience working in an academic medical center
- Experience managing a culturally diverse staff
- Experience with health billing and reimbursement systems
Our Commitment to Diversity
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.

Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

- Area of Interest: Management/Administration;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per bi-weekly pay periods);
- Work Status: Regular;
- Department: Genetics Clinic;
- Shift: Day Shift;
- Job ID: 36715;.