Senior Newborn Screening Program Specialist – Clinical Genetics

Under general supervision of the Program Director at the UCLA Area Service Center (ASC), California Newborn Screening Program (NBS), coordinates care and follow up for positives and non-positive Newborn Screening referrals including inadequate and incompletes (initial & recall specimens), optional TPN related follow up, optional hemoglobin follow-up, transfusion verification and early collection NBS cases. Interprets State regulations, policies and procedures for perinatal facilities and providers to ensure compliance with the Regulations. Functions as team leader for facility site visits located in the counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles. Assesses educational needs of assigned facilities and collaborates in the creation/maintenance of educational materials for the ASC as assigned. Possesses computer competency for data management and output in different data systems, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point and word processing. Contributes to State reports – narrative and statistics – quarterly and annually and as requested on NBS referral case load as well as facility/provider monitoring activities. Provides in-services, presentations (including online) and other training on NBS Program for health care professionals, community agencies and parent/public groups. Initiates and assists families in the referral process to the special care center for diagnosis and treatment and follows through on positive NBS cases to ensure that affected babies receive required specialty care. Participates as team member by reporting on active and pending events, sharing interesting cases/referrals and contributing clinical expertise for Program development. Provides back-up for referrals handled by other staff members. Functions as a clinical or public Health resource for other staff members in developing statistical and educational presentation materials to the healthcare community at large. Develops and implements quality improvement and corrective action plans at assigned facilities. Participates in the development and implementation of annual education plan and state QI projects.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Minimum two years of recent clinical experience in Pediatrics, Maternal/Child health, Neonatal or public health.
• Ability to use computer equipment, office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and experience in charting or case management.
• Applicant/staff must possess a valid CA driver’s license and a registered and insured vehicle for operation to and from mandated site visits in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
• Ability to fly/travel to and from GDSP All-staff State Annual Meetings and stay overnight in a hotel as required.
• Ability to work on-call over weekends and/or holidays as assigned. Minimum once per month.
• Self-directed with ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Client/customer service focused, ability to effectively interact with pediatricians, clinics, specialty care centers and families. Excellent written and oral communication required. Skilled in office automation procedures.

Preferred

• Registered nurse in the state of California with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, BSN or Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field with two years of Newborn Screening experience as a Program Specialist with a registered certification.
• RN with an active, valid license as a registered nurse in the State of California.
• Experience handling/completing referrals to state agencies for pediatric providers and or hospital unit.
• Ability to complete data charts in excel or other statistical software.
• Capable to lead meetings with presentation with minimal supervision. Comfortable with public speaking.
• Prior public health experience or knowledge of maternal child health agencies.
• Team leadership experience.
• Ability to communicate to and work with clinicians, families and other state agencies for patient care.
• Case management/utilization management, health education and/or discharge planning experience a plus. Knowledge of CCS desired. Bi-lingual/Spanish a plus.

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