Genetic Counselor, Ochsner Clinical Pathology, Send out Laboratory

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

286d • Remote

About The Position

This job assumes responsibility for providing medical/clinical genetic counseling services to individuals and families with a known or suspected inherited condition. Provides individualized information and supportive counseling, coordinates genetic testing, evaluates and determines the needs of the individual and families, and works with the Physician to make appropriate referrals based on the evaluations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited training program in Genetic Counseling.
• Eligible for Board Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and/or the American Board of Medical Genetics.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Post graduate clinical experience as a genetic counselor.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough medical history, including detailed family histories.
• Collects and reviews all lab data and medical records of patient to establish patient's current health status.
• Utilizes clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment of health status.
• Gathers and integrates patient data to assist in the development of an individualized plan of care, utilizing appropriate reference material.
• Coordinates handling of patient specimens with appropriate laboratory standards.
• Maintains knowledge of growth and development.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employer of Choice
• Great Place to Work Certification
• Top Workplace in the USA
• Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree