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Medical Genetics/Neurology Genetic Counselor
Center for Health Care StrategiesGenetic Counselor providing care for pediatric patients in medical genetics and neurology. Collaborating with medical geneticists and neurology specialists for effective genetic counseling and testing.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Responsible for providing current and accurate information regarding genetic testing, informed consent, results interpretation, and recommendations
- Works collaboratively with other genetics providers during outpatient and inpatient genetics visits.
- Completes chart preparation and obtains appropriate history and consent, providing genetic counseling and coordination diagnostic testing and follow up for individuals referred for clinical genetics assessment.
- Provides appropriate risk assessment, genetic counseling, and resource identification based on family history and genetic testing/evaluation and coordinates necessary evaluations, diagnostic tests, and referrals to other specialists.
- Follow up with patients as necessary regarding disclosure of test results, recommendations, resources and psychosocial support.
- Communicate with appropriate internal and external providers for purposes of consultation, referral, and coordination of patient care.
- Assure complete and accurate documentation related to genetic information and genetic counseling in the medical record.
- Maintain up to date knowledge regarding clinical genetics by attending educational and scientific conferences and participation in continuing education regularly.
- Supervision of genetic counseling master program and other rotating students.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master’s degree from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling-accredited program and be either board certified or have active candidate status at the time of hire (i.e. working on passing board exam).
- 3 or more years of experience highly preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Multiple internal opportunities for accrual of continuing education credits
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Hard Skills & Tools
genetic testinginformed consentresults interpretationrisk assessmentgenetic counselingdiagnostic testingpatient follow-updocumentationclinical geneticsresource identification
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationcoordinationpsychosocial supportsupervision
Certifications
Master’s degreeboard certifiedactive candidate status