Public Health Genetics Consultant - Hybrid

Public Health Genetics Consultant

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

This is NOT a remote position. Free parking at the Reynoldsburg location.

Compensation: Negotiable up to $40.46/hour based on education and experience

Ohio's law requires that all babies born in the state receive newborn metabolic screening. The Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) Newborn Screening (NBS) program identifies newborns at risk for many rare but serious health conditions and provides case management to assure these infants receive appropriate diagnostic evaluation and medical management. Infants with these rare health conditions often appear healthy at birth and only come to medical attention because of newborn screening. Diagnosis and treatment in the neonatal period can prevent serious problems with growth and development and prevent death.

What You'll Do:

• Acts as an expert/resource for programs in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) providing services in the care of individuals with or at risk for disorders included in the Ohio Newborn Screening (NBS) Panel.

• Provides expert technical assistance and orientation concerning newborn screening to health professionals (e.g., local public health personnel, officials, physicians); provides consultation to hospitals and health professionals to address newborn screening issues rapidly and thoroughly; explains clinical implications of newborn screening results to hospital personnel and health care providers, provides written documentation of medical, genetic and counseling information for families and health care professionals; reviews and responds to inquiries from parents, health care professionals and officials.

• Supports, monitors and facilitates pre-analytical (specimen collection, handling, shipping) and post-analytical (result reporting, case management of infants requiring diagnostic services) NBS program activities.

• Provides clinical expertise and technical assistance to ensure appropriate follow-up for infants with presumptive diagnoses of NBS-identified conditions.

• Documents diagnostic information and follow-up activities in case record (electronic).

Ideal Candidate:

• Medical genetics experience working directly with patients in a pediatric specialty clinic for metabolic diseases

• Case management or clinical care of patients with a variety of genetic diseases

• Worked as a metabolic nurse, genetic counselor, or registered dietician (or other allied health professional) or clinical knowledge of metabolic/biochemical disorders

• Ability to read and understand metabolic and genetic test results and assess completeness and accuracy of diagnostic follow-up

• Clinical training and experience in medical biochemistry

Additional Duties:

• Assists in development of policies and procedures for NBS program:

• plans, develops, implements and evaluates program activities to ensure compliance with state rules and regulations;

• develops data collection procedures, instruments and manuals for program assessment and evaluation.

• Maintains current knowledge of literature and public policy issues in NBS.

• Identifies opportunities for continuous quality improvements and develops suggestions/plans to implement them.

• Plans, develops, and conducts training (e.g., in-service education, workshops, seminars, conferences) on NBS topics for health professionals.

• Assists Public Health Laboratory bureau chief and supervisor in development of NBS educational and promotional activities.

• Assists with development of educational and public-facing content (e.g. website, fact sheets, newsletters).

• Presents at local, state and federal conferences as needed.

• Compiles and prepares statistical reports based on indicators developed by NBS program, the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), and the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee.

• Uses a personal computer (PC) to prepare required records and reports on case investigations, site visits, patient referral activities, and provider compliance assessments.

• Participates in NBS program advisory committees as needed.

• Maintains current knowledge of NBS-relevant literature and public policy issues.

• Attends conferences and seminars to stay current with new training approaches, federal procedure changes, and revised service delivery techniques.

• As assigned, serves as a member of a disaster recovery/business resumption team, incident response team, or similar public health response team, which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.

Unusual Working Conditions:

Vaccination for Hepatitis-B will be required upon employment.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

• For more information about our plans, visit: State of Ohio Medical Plans or our MyBenefits Guide.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.

• 11 paid holidays per year.

• Childbirth/Adoption leave.

• For more information, visit our Total Rewards website!

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

42 mos. exp. as a health care professional (e.g., Pediatric Registered Dietician, Registered Nurse) in a pediatric setting to include exp. in program evaluation, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; must be able to provide own transportation.

OR

42 mos. exp. in genetics consultation in health, public health or related field to include exp. in program evaluation, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; must be able to provide own transportation.

OR

Completion of graduate core coursework in Genetic Counseling; 6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting to include exp. in program evaluation, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; completion of graduate core coursework in Genetic Counseling; must be able to provide own transportation.

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Public Health, Laboratory, Medical Records

Professional Skills: Consultation, Attention to Detail, Responsiveness, Written Communication