Genetic Counselor, Pediatrics - Royal Oak

Corewell Health•Royal Oak, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health. Job Summary The genetic counselor will work as part of a team in the pediatric genetics clinic, alongside a clinical geneticist and another genetic counselor, and provide genetic counseling services for patients and/or families suspected of having an underlying genetic disorder, including patient intake and triage, initial history taking and pre-test counseling and consenting, communication of results and education, and follow-up support. BENEFITS Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals. Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance Free onsite parking at all of our campuses Essential Functions Provides genetic counseling services, evaluates patient and family health educational needs, initiates appropriate genetic risk assessment and plan appropriate screening tests. Assess the needs of patients, significant others and family members. Obtains insurance pre-authorization, drafts letters of medical necessity and processes billing. Facilitate appropriate medical and psychosocial follow-up for high-risk patients and their families. Acts as a patient or family advocate. Documents care/teaching consistent with documentation guidelines and regulatory standards. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Attends and presents relevant conferences as it relates to clinical genetics and other healthcare. Networks locally and nationally to increase awareness of the Beaumont Clinical Genetics Program. Participates in regional and national professional organizations to promote genetics best practices. Participates in educational programs for other health care professionals, educators or lay public. Supports and participates in a collaborative team-oriented environment – cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans and completes job duties, uses appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations and follows up as appropriate regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

Requirements

Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Master's Level Genetic Counseling Program.
2 years of relevant experience Experience in Clinical Genetics.

Nice To Haves

LIC-Genetic Counselor License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
Or LIC-Genetic Counselor License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Temporary License according to MI Guidelines Upon Hire required
CRT-Board Cert Genetic Counselor (BC-CGC) - ABCGN American Board of Genetic Counseling 2 Yrs required
Or CRT-Board Cert Clinical Molecular Genetics (CMG) - ABMGG American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics 2 Yrs required

Responsibilities

Provides genetic counseling services, evaluates patient and family health educational needs, initiates appropriate genetic risk assessment and plan appropriate screening tests.
Assess the needs of patients, significant others and family members.
Obtains insurance pre-authorization, drafts letters of medical necessity and processes billing.
Facilitate appropriate medical and psychosocial follow-up for high-risk patients and their families.
Acts as a patient or family advocate.
Documents care/teaching consistent with documentation guidelines and regulatory standards.
Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
Attends and presents relevant conferences as it relates to clinical genetics and other healthcare.
Networks locally and nationally to increase awareness of the Beaumont Clinical Genetics Program.
Participates in regional and national professional organizations to promote genetics best practices.
Participates in educational programs for other health care professionals, educators or lay public.
Supports and participates in a collaborative team-oriented environment – cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans and completes job duties, uses appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations and follows up as appropriate regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.

Benefits

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
Free onsite parking at all of our campuses
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings