Genetic Counselor - Almara l Maternal Fetal Consultants
About The Position
Almara Maternal Fetal provides excellence in diagnostic obstetrical ultrasound, fetal diagnosis and treatment planning, genetic counseling, and consultation for medical/fetal complications of pregnancy. The Genetic Counselor will work closely with another genetic counselor and report to a Maternal Fetal Medicine physician, along with skilled and experienced sonographers and registered nurse clinical coordinators. The organization values evidence-based patient care, work/life integration, and education. This is a part-time role, .75 FTE, working 3-4 days a week, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at their Edina location. Almara Maternal Fetal is part of Almara Women’s Health, an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices owned and led by physicians focused on giving patients more control over their healthcare.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Master’s level genetic counseling program
- American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Boards of Medical Genetics Certificate upon hire
- Fulfill the expectations for a Genetic Counselor as outlined by the American Board of Genetic Counseling
- Licensed as a Genetic Counselor by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
- Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
- Ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
- Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines. Prioritize workload effectively.
- Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions. Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of Perinatal Genetic Counseling preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides genetic counseling for patients under the supervision of a physician or in consultation with a physician
- Provides high quality care in accordance with the National Society of Genetic Counselors and Code of Ethics
- Counsel patients and families on genetic risk factors, family history
- Provide genetic counseling services for families and coordinate serum screening, molecular diagnostic testing or carrier detection screening
- Develop and provide educational services to health professionals and community groups
- Develop educational materials regarding genetic disease for patients, families, health professionals
- Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with health team members
- Demonstrate ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
- Provide a vital role in supporting patients through challenging pregnancies
- Compassionately communicate with patients, family members, and primary obstetrician
- Serve as expert resource to patients, families and staff
- Participate in ongoing educational activities
- Remain flexible and responsive when changes occur in patient activity and workload
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical (w/Maternity Bundle)
- Dental & Vision plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Lifetime Fitness Subsidy
- Car Rental discounts
- Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
