Genetic Counselor III

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

About The Position

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Description RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families according to established practices, policies and procedures within the context of the department's genetic clinics and programs including, but not limited to, general genetics clinics, metabolic disease clinics, specialty clinics, prenatal/preconception clinics, cancer risk assessment clinics, outreach clinics, Newborn Screening program, Nutrition Program, Lysosomal Storage Disease Program, and Infusion Center. Supports genetic laboratory operations through coordination of diagnostic lab testing, result reporting, and consultation with patients and clients. Coordinates genetic counseling training of students, interns, residents, fellows and volunteers. Participates in genetic research initiatives as required by Program Leaders. May serve as a Program or Project Leader where there is no or minimal supervisory responsibility. Supports clinical and research initiatives through local, regional, or national presentations, publications and teaching opportunities. Supports marketing and business development activities including in-service training and development of marketing collateral. Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited ABGC training program.
Board certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Three years of experience as a genetic counselor.

Responsibilities

Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families according to established practices, policies and procedures within the context of the department's genetic clinics and programs including, but not limited to, general genetics clinics, metabolic disease clinics, specialty clinics, prenatal/preconception clinics, cancer risk assessment clinics, outreach clinics, Newborn Screening program, Nutrition Program, Lysosomal Storage Disease Program, and Infusion Center.
Supports genetic laboratory operations through coordination of diagnostic lab testing, result reporting, and consultation with patients and clients.
Coordinates genetic counseling training of students, interns, residents, fellows and volunteers.
Participates in genetic research initiatives as required by Program Leaders.
May serve as a Program or Project Leader where there is no or minimal supervisory responsibility.
Supports clinical and research initiatives through local, regional, or national presentations, publications and teaching opportunities.
Supports marketing and business development activities including in-service training and development of marketing collateral.
Performs related responsibilities as required.