Genetic Counselor, Clinical Reviewer
The Cigna Group
Genetic Counselor, Clinical Reviewer
The Cigna Group
full-time
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Location: 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $71,100 - $118,500 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Laboratory molecular and genetic testing clinical case review activities
- Evaluate telephone, fax, or web requests for authorization of coverage of molecular and genetic laboratory requests from physician offices
- Compare requests against established clinical protocols and authorize coverage of services or refer for expert clinical review as appropriate
- Be available as an expert advisor for physicians and labs on the appropriate use of genetic testing, including new and cutting-edge tests entering the market
Requirements
- Master’s degree in genetic counseling
- Board certified American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics
- Licensure (if available) in state of residence
- 2+ years of experience as a Genetic Counselor
- Experience with computer data entry, customer service, and managed care beneficial
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form
- Ability to work independently, be flexible and adaptable
- Comfort and familiarity with pediatric, adult, and perinatal genetics and related genetic tests
- If working at home: internet connection via cable broadband or fiber optic with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload
