Counselor

• Gather and review pertinent medical records and preparation for clinic visit.
• Take a family pedigree and medical history and interpretation of data gathered.
• Participate in clinical evaluation of patient.
• Provide information about the medical genetic diagnosis, etiology, inheritance patterns, and risk of occurrence and reoccurrence.
• Provide information about available reproductive options and prenatal diagnosis where appropriate.
• Coordinate scheduling of appointments for general, specialty and outreach genetics clinics.
• Collaborate with outside genetic testing laboratories to gather billing information for patients compared to the patient’s insurance to aid in informed decision-making.
• Train and supervise graduate genetic counseling students in their clinical experiences.
• Advise and consult with local and national lay organizations and community support groups through participation on boards, advisory councils and national meetings.
• Conduct research in the field of genetic counseling.

Genetics Counselor

Financial Care Counselor