Genetic Counselor

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

2d

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Genetic Counselor. Please note this specializes in cancer genetics. Job Description: Job Summary: Provides genetic counseling to patients regarding hereditary syndromes. Counsels patients and families concerning genetic issues. Serves as a resource to physicians, staff, and other genetic counselors regarding genetic issues.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling in progress and degree completed prior to start date required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Provisional Genetic Counselor License required prior to start date.
• Full Genetic Counselor License required with 6 months of employment.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients and families concerning genetic issues which typically involves genetic or other testing.
• Interviews and evaluates patients' medical and genetic information.
• Recommends and coordinates additional testing and referrals.
• Provides extensive patient contact; explains procedures and risks, aids with decision-making, and provides psychosocial counseling as needed and follow-up.
• Maintains appropriate records including patient information, progress notes and charts, statistics, and encounter forms.
• Provides summary letters and other necessary documentation to referring providers and patients.
• Serves as resource to patients, providers, residents, and others regarding genetic counseling issues.
• Works directly and meets regularly with administrative management and Medical Director regarding the genetics counseling program.
• Maintains current knowledge regarding trends and developments in the field of genetics from multiple professional sources.
• Attends genetics conferences and presentations.

Benefits

• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• More than 35,000 people working together.
• Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.
• Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging.
• We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.
• While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees