Genetic Counselor I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Huntersville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides comprehensive genetic counseling and testing to patients. The role involves interpreting clinical and laboratory findings, conveying them to patients and providers, and researching information regarding specific disorders. The Genetic Counselor assesses psychosocial situations, offers support, and educates patients on the risks and benefits of medical procedures to ensure informed consent. They also refer families to community resources and maintain client contact for follow-up. Additionally, the role includes providing written documentation of genetic consults, working directly with laboratory providers for test ordering and result evaluation, and coordinating with non-ACL labs for reference testing and other services.

Requirements

• Active Candidate Status for ABGC board certification.
• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling Accredited program.
• No experience required
• Knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws, regulation and standards that may impact the delivery of services for genetics.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people under stressful circumstances with diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills including the use of computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive genetic counseling and testing to patients including interpreting clinical/laboratory findings and conveying them to patients and providers
• Researches information regarding a particular disorder and relays clinical/genetic information in a meaningful way.
• Assesses psychosocial situations and offers support.
• Educates patients regarding the risks and benefits of specific medical procedures so that they can provide informed consent.
• Refers families to other resources in the community, state or country when necessary and maintains client contact for follow up.
• Provides written documentation of genetic consult to patient and/or physician
• Works directory with laboratory providers in ordering necessary genetic or related tests, and evaluates the test results once received.
• Coordinates with non-ACL labs to arrange for reference testing and other services not provided by ACL

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level