Assistant Director, Genetic Counseling

Overview

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Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals.  Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible. 

Description

We're seeking a dedicated Assistant Director, Genetic Counseling to continue the growth of our team at our Emory Clinics. The Assistant Director, Genetic Counseling has generalized involvement in all genetic counseling services, to include program design and development, on-going management, physician and clinician engagement, and fiscal oversight (budget management, ROI tracking, etc.). You will work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing the complete care of the patient to ensure high quality care across all care delivery sites. You will independently provide genetic counseling and referral services for patients of all age groups who have or are at risk for genetic conditions or birth defects. The Assistant Director works closely with the Genetic Counseling Physician Director and Section Administrator to grow and strengthen the genetic counseling services provided within departments of the Emory Clinic, EUH, Emory University Academics, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This role serves as strong liaison between patients and clinic operations as well as within specialty care. You will directly supervise clinic/program staff including other Genetic Counselors across the assigned entities, oversight of clinic/program operations, and oversight of clinic/program budgets and financial performance. The Assistant Director plays a role in the 5-semester internship that allows the student in-depth exploration of a specialty area within the settings of public health genomics, clinical genetics practice and research, and laboratory genetic services.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC accredited training program.
• Board certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
• Ten years of experience as a genetic counselor with 5 years previous genetic counseling supervisory experience.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 

 

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”  

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary