Debbie Pencarinha, MS, LGC, CAPM
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Credentials
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®
Project Management InstituteAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
American Board of Genetic Counseling
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Experience
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InformedDNA
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Author, Clinical Algorithms Team
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Jan 2022 - Present
This position primarily involves creating and implementing algorithms that auto-determine pre-authorization recommendations based on client molecular testing coverage policies. Additional responsibilities include maintaining laboratory test registries and client test lists as well as CPT code updates. In July, responsibilities were expanded to include acting as scrum-master and working as team liason for the policy team. This position primarily involves creating and implementing algorithms that auto-determine pre-authorization recommendations based on client molecular testing coverage policies. Additional responsibilities include maintaining laboratory test registries and client test lists as well as CPT code updates. In July, responsibilities were expanded to include acting as scrum-master and working as team liason for the policy team.
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InformedDNA
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Genetic Analyst
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Feb 2019 - Dec 2020
Reviewed molecular test requests to provide coverage recommendations based on client molecular testing policies. Performed literature reviews to aid in updating and maintaining internal genetic disease database. Led internal social activities (ie. Book Club, Secret Santa, etc.) to help with team building in a remote environment. Participated in quality assurance audits. Reviewed molecular test requests to provide coverage recommendations based on client molecular testing policies. Performed literature reviews to aid in updating and maintaining internal genetic disease database. Led internal social activities (ie. Book Club, Secret Santa, etc.) to help with team building in a remote environment. Participated in quality assurance audits.
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Fish Window Cleaning
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United States
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Facilities Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Franchise Owner
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2019
Owner/manager of a well-established professional window cleaning franchise specializing in commercial and residential window cleaning, pressure washing, and gutter cleaning. Improved revenue 250% in 3 years. Owner/manager of a well-established professional window cleaning franchise specializing in commercial and residential window cleaning, pressure washing, and gutter cleaning. Improved revenue 250% in 3 years.
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Independent Genetics Consultant
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Feb 2016 - Feb 2019
Provided genetic counseling to regional cancer offices on a part-time basis. Provided genetic counseling to regional cancer offices on a part-time basis.
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Wellmont Health System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Genetic counselor
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Apr 2004 - Jan 2016
Created and marketed a full-service hereditary cancer genetic counseling program as part of Kingsport Hematology and Oncology with satellite offices in Johnson City and Bristol, TN as well as Norton, VA. Developed and worked as Program Director of the Komen Breast CARE grant that provided genetic testing, mammograms and MRI's to underserved, high-risk patients in the region. Created and marketed a full-service hereditary cancer genetic counseling program as part of Kingsport Hematology and Oncology with satellite offices in Johnson City and Bristol, TN as well as Norton, VA. Developed and worked as Program Director of the Komen Breast CARE grant that provided genetic testing, mammograms and MRI's to underserved, high-risk patients in the region.
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Genetic Counselor
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1999 - 2007
Pediatric and Prenatal genetic counseling Pediatric and Prenatal genetic counseling
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Genetic Counselor
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May 1990 - Oct 1995
Pediatric and Prenatal Genetic Counseling Pediatric and Prenatal Genetic Counseling
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Education
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University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Master of Science (M.S.), Genetic Counseling/Counselor -
Guilford College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General