Nationwide Children's Hospital·Columbus, Ohio
Coordinates newborn hemoglobin screening and follow-up services to ensure confirmation of results and provide disease education. Acts as a liaison between regional agencies, healthcare providers, and patients to facilitate comprehensive sickle cell services.
Job Description: Summary:
Plans, coordinates, and implements newborn hemoglobin screening and testing follow-up and hemoglobinopathy counseling services in a multi-county service region defined by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), The Complex Medical Help Program (CMH), Sickle Cell Services Program.
Tracks and conducts follow-up on all newborns identified with a positive or potentially positive hemoglobin trait or disease result via the ODH Newborn Screening (NBS) Program and other referral sources to assure confirmation of results and hemoglobinopathy counseling services disease education and/ or referral to specialized medical teams and resources for diagnostic, preventive and evaluative management of hemoglobinopathies.
Coordinates and facilitates education sessions and reciprocal referrals for hemoglobinopathy counseling services in conjunction with primary care providers, Regional Hematology-Oncology Centers and Regional Comprehensive Genetic Centers.
Serves as a liaison and resource consultant regarding hemoglobinopathies, newborn screening and hemoglobinopathy counseling services to regional agencies and organizations, health and allied health professionals and providers, patients or consumers, and the public.
Participates in outreach strategies to increase patient referrals, compliance and access to comprehensive sickle cell services in conjunction with Regional Hematology-Oncology Centers.
Assists with the preparative writing and submission of Regional Sickle Cell Program (RSCP) reports and grant proposals.
Maintains records system and data/statistics on RSCP newborn screening and hemoglobinopathy counseling services for ODH data collection, program evaluation and other reporting requirements.
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, required.
Master’s Degree in relevant field, preferred
Frequently: Problem solving
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Market context
In Ohio, newborn screening coordinator roles in research hematology are typically driven by ongoing needs in pediatric and public health programs that track hemoglobinopathies and related follow-up care. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both counseling skills and familiarity with health systems, along with a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then prepare examples of counseling work and hemoglobinopathy knowledge for your application.
