Join a dynamic and cutting-edge genetics center at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, where we offer comprehensive prenatal and cancer genetic counseling services. As the Genetic Counseling Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing a talented team of genetic counselors while working closely with a variety of specialized departments, including cardiology, Huntington’s clinic, and our renowned fetal diagnosis and treatment centers.

• Oversees orientation and in-service programs within the department
• Assure clinic coordination through optimal resource utilization maintaining a patient focus
• Assesses departmental needs as they relate to patient care delivery and creates new strategic initiatives to meet those needs
• Works with Executive Administration and Medical Directors as appropriate
• Aids in long-term recruitment program development as well as enlistment and retention of employees
• Completes performance evaluations for direct reports
• Assists administration in the preparation of department budget; Monitors MRS
• Integrates the clinical services and hospital departments to support research, foster an interdisciplinary approach and ensure continuity in the delivery of care
• Participates in and coordinates employee development, especially that of supervisory staff
• Creates new strategic initiatives including development planning, seeking appropriate approvals, facility planning, communication and marketing strategies and ongoing coordination of administrative and clinical functions; Assists Administration with justification to seek funding for new initiatives
• Develops departmental policies
• Performs clinical responsibilities at a highly proficient level; clinical duties reduced due to additional responsibilities
• Collaborates with Administrative Director, Medical Director, and Supervisor to provide an optimal employee work environment
• Maintains communications and enhances referral patterns with all referral sources
• Participates with management in the development of departmental goals and plans.
• Monitor utilization of EMR and reporting of patient findings; recommend further development as needed
• Master of Science in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution.
• Seven years as a Genetic Counselor (GC IV or higher) and at least one year of previous clinical operational supervisory experience (not student related) OR clinical responsibilities that include managerial responsibilities