University of Colorado · 3 months ago
Open Rank- Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor (Director of Genetic Counselor Practice Development)
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $116K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a visionary leader for the role of Director of Genetic Counselor Practice Development within the Department of Pediatrics. This position involves advancing clinical practice, supporting faculty well-being, and optimizing the genetic counselor care model across various pediatric subspecialties.
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Responsibilities
Guide efforts to improve GC practice and workflows by:
Building support from key partners
Removing barriers that slow progress
Leading communication with GC faculty
Share priorities and updates between GC providers and leaders in the Section, Department, Precision Medicine, and Hospital
Represent GC faculty on committees within CHCO, CU Medicine, and the School of Medicine
Work with leaders to review staff satisfaction feedback and create plans to address concerns
Act as the main contact for operations staff from Genetics and other Sections that include GCs, helping coordinate project plans and follow-up
Partner with operations managers and leaders to create, launch, and review new programs
Work with Section leaders, Medical Directors, and Hospital teams to:
Set staffing standards and ensure enough GCs are available
Support GCs practicing at the top of their training
Review scheduling practices to match service needs
Develop fair measures of productivity across GC care models
Coordinate with the Department of Pediatrics and Section of Genetics to improve access to genetic testing
Partner with the Section Business Manager and CU Medicine Revenue Cycle team to improve billing practices, create consistent charting, and train GCs in best practices
Work with Precision Medicine and the Precision Diagnostic Laboratory to share information about new services with GCs and clinical teams
Support the career growth of GCs in partnership with the Section Head of Genetics & Metabolism
Build and oversee mentoring programs to support the clinical, teaching, and academic goals of the GC team
Provide mentoring and guidance to GCs across the Department to help them meet inpatient and outpatient care goals
Partner with the Section Head and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs to support GC academic advancement and teaching opportunities
Provide direct patient care as a practicing GC within the Department of Pediatrics
Qualification
Required
MS Genetic Counseling degree from an accredited University program required
Board certification by ABGC
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a GC required
Current clinical activity practicing as a certified GC
Medical Degree
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the doctorate degree
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a GC required, interest in pursuing academic promotion
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a GC required, interest in pursuing academic promotion
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children's Hospital Colorado
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check
Preferred
Minimum Three (3) years of experience leading clinical programs or multidisciplinary teams
Training or certification in quality improvement or process improvement projects (e.g., Lean, IHQSE)
Demonstrated ability to lead teams with vision, collaboration, and strategic foresight
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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Funding
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