Genetic Counselor

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

20h

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

Requirements

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from a school accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling.
• Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics.
• Obtains Arkansas Licensure for Genetic Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provides education and genetic counseling to prenatal/preconception patients and families for a wide variety of indications.
• Gathers medical, developmental, and family history and recommends medical or genetic testing.
• Participates in the formulation of a comprehensive plan of care for high-risk pregnancies affected with birth defects and/or genetic/chromosome disorders. This may occur at any of our Women’s Health/Maternal-Fetal Medicine clinics.
• Provides test results and educates the patient/family on the significance of the results.
• Reviews inheritance patterns and determines at-risk family members.
• Works closely with physicians in a wide variety of Women’s Health clinical specialties to help integrate genetics into prenatal patient care.
• Assists in the coordination of referrals to other specialists as needed.
• Assists with specialty prenatal diagnosis clinics (ie, fetal cardiology) as assigned.
• Stays current on information regarding specific genetic syndromes, available testing, and research opportunities.
• Completion of documentation of patient visits/interactions, including letters to patients/referring physicians in a timely manner.
• Serves as a liaison between UAMS (and all MFM clinics) and private healthcare providers to answer questions regarding genetic counseling/testing, available screening, and diagnostic procedures.
• Assists in the completion of tasks associated with the ADH maternal serum screening program.
• Participates in the education of students in medicine, allied healthcare, nursing, and sonography as directed.
• Designs educational materials and protocols for existing and new Women’s Health programs related to genetics.
• Presents educational sessions to schools, consumer groups, and the public as directed/of interested.
• Supervises MS in GC students during their prenatal genetics clinical rotations.
• Coordinates and conducts special assignments as directed by MFM physicians and AFDM staff.
• Participates in MFM Fellow research projects as interested
• Participates in MS in GC research projects as interested.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level