Genetic Counselor, Lead

Sutter Health•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing clinical leadership to the genetic counseling staff in a state-approved prenatal diagnosis center serving all assigned clients. Oversees and participate in the counseling of patients on all genetically related matters including: risk assessment, overview of genetic testing, test results and implications, suggested follow-up and clinical trials enrollment. Works to continue to expand genetic testing and counseling services offered to patients. Responsible for maintaining professional relationships with referring clinicians, excellent patient service and educating both the community and clinical members on genetic counseling and testing updates. Contributes to the coordination and continuity of care and treatment of patients in an ambulatory setting.

Requirements

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling
Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) OR American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certification
6 years of recent relevant experience
Understanding of clinical applications and standards necessary to provide comprehensive, current genetic services and counseling.
Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with input and data retrieval on computer database.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good writing ability.
Knowledge and experience in teamwork with health professionals.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership to genetic counseling staff.
Oversee and participate in counseling patients on genetically related matters, including risk assessment, genetic testing overview, test results and implications, follow-up suggestions, and clinical trials enrollment.
Expand genetic testing and counseling services offered to patients.
Maintain professional relationships with referring clinicians.
Provide excellent patient service.
Educate the community and clinical members on genetic counseling and testing updates.
Contribute to the coordination and continuity of care and treatment of patients in an ambulatory setting.