Medical Science Liaison, Reimbursement

• Aug 2022 - Present

Utilization Management Team Lead

• Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

Supervised and managed a team of genetic analysts who are responsible for medical necessity review of genetic test requests. Primary responsibilities included hiring and ongoing training of employees within the department, fostering growth and promotion of individual team members, and ensuring the team meets all client deliverables as well as compliance requirements.

Genetic Analyst/Certified Genetic Counselor

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2021

Worked with multiple different health plans to determine medical necessity of genetic test requests through utilization review processes by employing evidence based best practice standards to support the appropriate and responsible use of genetic testing within the healthcare system. Applied medical criteria and clinical judgment to establish determinations. Performed outreach to HCP offices to obtain necessary clinical information to allow for accurate review of genetic test requests. Worked with medical directors to assist in clarification of genetics information and rationale for determination and policy use when needed. Show less

Oncology Genetic Counselor

• Dec 2015 - Sep 2018

Provided pre- and post-testing genetic counseling via telehealth. Roles involved obtaining family histories, assessing family histories for a genetic susceptibility to cancer, discussing general cancer information, hereditary cancer syndromes, screening recommendations, testing options, as well as disclosure of genetic test results and provided further recommendations based on those results.

Oncology Genetic Counselor

• Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

Worked as an oncology genetic counselor in a large hospital system which involved obtaining family histories, assessing family histories for a genetic susceptibility to cancer, discussing general cancer information, testing options as well as the benefits, risks and limitations of genetic testing. Other responsibilities included management and follow-up of tumor testing IHC on colon and uterine tumors, attendance at various tumor boards, and attendance at quality cancer committee meetings. Worked as an oncology genetic counselor in a large hospital system which involved obtaining family histories, assessing family histories for a genetic susceptibility to cancer, discussing general cancer information, testing options as well as the benefits, risks and limitations of genetic testing. Other responsibilities included management and follow-up of tumor testing IHC on colon and uterine tumors, attendance at various tumor boards, and attendance at quality cancer committee meetings.

Oncology Genetics Specialist

• Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

Provided technical and clinical support to the sales team; trained and educated on hereditary cancer genetic products. The clinical liaison between the lab and clients; provided education to providers on Ambry’s technology, the genetics of common and lesser known genes, and insurance coverage for genetic testing. Provided technical and clinical support to the sales team; trained and educated on hereditary cancer genetic products. The clinical liaison between the lab and clients; provided education to providers on Ambry’s technology, the genetics of common and lesser known genes, and insurance coverage for genetic testing.

Genetic Counselor

• Feb 2011 - Jul 2014

Developed the cancer genetics program at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital. Was the sole cancer genetic counselor and became fully integrated into both of the cancer centers. Developed and coordinated a Lynch screening protocol as well as a high risk breast clinic. Counseled patients regarding cancer risk, screening recommendations, hereditary syndromes, and genetic testing options/results. Developed the cancer genetics program at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital. Was the sole cancer genetic counselor and became fully integrated into both of the cancer centers. Developed and coordinated a Lynch screening protocol as well as a high risk breast clinic. Counseled patients regarding cancer risk, screening recommendations, hereditary syndromes, and genetic testing options/results.

Genetic Counselor

• Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

Worked as a genetic counselor in a cancer, prenatal, and pediatric genetics setting. Cancer counseling responsibilities included obtaining family histories, assessing family histories for a genetic susceptibility to cancer, discussing general cancer information, genetic susceptibilities to cancer, screening recommendations, testing options as well as the benefits, risks and limitations of genetic testing, and addressing psychosocial needs of patients. Prenatal clinic responsibilities included counseling regarding advanced maternal age, prenatal screening and diagnostic testing, positive maternal serum screening, abnormal ultrasounds, prenatal exposures, and family histories of genetic conditions. Pediatric counseling responsibilities included reviewing medical records, performing literature searches, assisting with physical exams, obtaining family histories, and case management. Show less