Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The role involves preparing patient summaries, gathering medical records, and coordinating genetic testing under the supervision of licensed professionals. Responsibilities vary by track, including clinical patient intake, laboratory genomic report writing, or research activity following IRB protocols.
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A Brief Overview This position of a clinically, laboratory or research-based Provisional Genetic Counselor is an interim role for graduates of a Master's Program in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling who are awaiting licensure in order to be able to transition into a Graduate or Genetic Counselor title.
Working under the supervision of a licensed Genetic Counselor/licensed physician, the Provisional Graduate Genetic Counselor will obtain and review the necessary medical, laboratory, and developmental records; prepare relevant literature review; obtain a minimum three-generation family history; and provide prepared patient summaries/progress notes to the appropriate Genetic Counselor/physician to review for the appropriate clinical or research encounter.
What you will do Provisional Genetic Counselor job responsibilities may include the following and vary based on the specific job role: Clinical: under the direction of a licensed Genetic Counselor/licensed physician in the Division, provisional genetic counselor roles may include: Assist genetic counselors and other clinical team members with patient chart/electronic health record (EHR) preparation for clinic, medical record gathering including results of laboratory studies Assist in writing letters of medical necessity Coordinate test requisition forms for testing For new patient appointments, accurately and thoroughly complete relevant intake information Assist in scheduling ancillary tests and complete all necessary paperwork and/or EHR charting entries with sign off from the relevant licensed physician Phone and care coordination responsibilities:
record accurately and thoroughly in patient’s EHR all telephone messages, detailing the caller’s name, company or patient name, phone number, and reason for call
provide appropriate documentation of care coordination activities/encounters in EHR as per each program’s requirements Laboratory-based provisional genetic counselor roles, performed under supervision of a licensed genetic counselor / laboratory director, may include: Accurately performing clinical correlation, variant classification, and/or report writing for genomic tests of high complexity Providing professional and calm customer service to both internal and external clinicians/clients. Supporting refinement or update of existing laboratory workflows/protocols in order to improve sensitivity, efficiency and quality of testing Research-based provisional genetic counselor roles, performed under supervision of a licensed genetic counselor / principal investigator, may include: Involvement with research activity related to their specialized patient population based on specific job description Following IRB protocols and guidelines as per specific approved protocol Working directly with the Principal Investigator and/or other team leaders for the specific research protocol Education Qualifications Master's Degree Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics Required Experience Qualifications Licensed Genetic Counselor II At least three (3) years experience as an independent genetic counselor Required Licensed Genetic Counselor III At least five (5) years as an independent genetic counselor Required Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite Ability to handle confidential materials. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Excellent organizational skills. Attention to details. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Licenses and Certifications Provisional Graduate Genetic Counselor: Genetic Counselor Provisional License - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - within 15 months - Required Graduate Genetic Counselor Genetic Counselor Provisional License - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - within 15 months - Required Licensed Genetic Counselor I / II / III Certified Genetics Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) - upon hire - Required and Licensed Genetics Counselor - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required or Licensed Osteopathic Genetic Counselor - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 3 months - Required Licensed Genetics Counselor - New Jersey State Licensing Board - - Preferred
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Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics and obtain the necessary Pennsylvania state licensure and ABGC certification. Depending on the level (I, II, or III), between 3 to 5+ years of independent experience may be required.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
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