Remote Regional Genetic Program Counselor - Central Texas Region

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a full-time Remote Regional Genetic Program Counselor to join our team! This position will support the Central Texas Region, with an ideal candidate based in Austin, Texas or working fully remote and willing to travel regularly within the region. Please note: This role requires frequent travel to assigned clinics across the region. The Regional Genetic Program Coordinator is a certified genetic counselor who works with the TX Oncology Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing or GREAT Program Director, Medical Director, 5 other Regional Genetic Program Coordinators, a GREAT program data coordinator and the Clinical Services Team to support multiple service delivery models with the goal of high quality cancer genetics care for Texas Oncology patients. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis. Why work for us? Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers. What does this position do? The Regional GREAT Program Genetic Program Coordinator is a board-certified genetic counselor who provides operational and educational support to practice providers and clinics in their defined region. The Regional GREAT Genetic Coordinator provides competency in cancer genetics by offering educational and operational support to the practice sites that have active genetic programs or are initiating genetic programs. The regional manager ensures quality patient care, leads activities and operations associated with the provision of high quality and cost effect genetic counseling services. The regional program coordinator works with the Director of Genetics, other Regional GREAT Genetic Coordinator, GREAT Data coordinator, and the Clinical Services Team to support multiple service delivery models with the goal of high-quality cancer genetics care for practice patients. As needed the regional coordinator provides genetic counseling and education to individuals with a personal and/or family history of cancer. The regional manager supports and adheres to the US Oncology (USON) Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Support the GREAT Program in assigned region (50% of time)
• Responsible for managing and mentoring GREAT providers in their region to ensure quality genetics care.
• Facilitate advanced hereditary cancer training and education to Texas Oncology APPs and physicians, including, didactic sessions and preceptorship during genetics appointments.
• Provide operational onboarding and education to clinic sites with a GREAT-trained provider.
• Ongoing support of GREAT providers with complex cases, and in staying up to date on important clinical changes.
• Collaborate with regional clinicians and staff to create efficient and effective workflows for genetic evaluation and testing.
• Liaise with genetic testing laboratories to assist with dissemination of important information and updates to sites.
• Completes annual chart reviews to monitor GREAT Program providers and offer education and improvement recommendations as needed.
• Provides leadership and direction to the overall provision of genetic counseling services to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and programming. Ensure proper genetic counseling coverage within the region.
• Monitors responses and communications to site of service-initiated concerns ensuring professional and timely follow up.
• Complete projects to enhance the GREAT Program (40% of time)
• Develop ongoing educational curriculum for GREAT providers.
• Maintain and update genetic resources for providers and patients.
• Develop and maintain Volpara genetics database and patient portal.
• Collaborates with Precision Medicine to improve efficiency and stan