Genetic Counselor II - Neurology

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Sandy Springs, GA

31d

About The Position

Genetic counseling providers offer consultative services to patients and families including analyzing genetic information and diagnostic test reports to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders and syndromes, discussing testing options with patients and families, interpreting laboratory results, and communicating findings to patients, families, and care team members. Genetic counselors are active team members in clinical care and research. Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant experience as a genetic counselor
Master’s degree in genetic counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling accredited program
Certified with National Board Certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
Licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to express cultural sensitivity while working with patients and families from diverse backgrounds
Psychosocial skills to communicate sensitive and complex testing results in a compassionate manner
Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Familiarity with health information privacy rules

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced clinical setting
Experience in pediatric genetics or relevant subspecialty
Interest in clinical research endeavors
Interest in training and mentoring learners of multiple disciplines

Responsibilities

Provides genetic counseling consultative services to patients and families including writing detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts for patients, families, or referring physicians.
Analyzes genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for genetic disorders and syndromes.
Communicates complex genetic concepts using accessible language to bolster patient and family understanding.
Discusses testing options and the associated risks, benefits, and limitations with patients and families.
Provides information to team members regarding the genetic laboratory tests including the appropriate use of tests, limitations/accuracy of tests, possible testing outcomes, & sample requirements.
Informs recommendations for appropriate consultations, resources, and follow up for cases with abnormal results.
Provides clinical interpretation of genetic laboratory results.
Counsels patients and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance regarding genetic risks and inherited conditions.
Reviews laboratory work, literature, and patient histories to inform patient treatment plans Participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in genetics and genomics and represents the organization in the larger genetic community.
Leads division quality initiatives to ensure genetic testing performed is of high quality.
Collaborates with team members to integrate genetics into program initiatives and development.
Ensures genetics and genomic services are provided consistent with biomedical ethics best practices.
Represents Children’s in a professional and highly ethical manner.