Genetic Counselor 1

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Riverside, CA

13d•$60,320 - $96,512•Onsite

About The Position

Provide genetic counseling to patients seen in Mercyhealth. This position is located in Rockford, IL (Riverside) and is a full-time role working 80 hours over a 2-week period, Monday through Friday, with no weekend work required.

Requirements

Masterâ€™s level Genetics Counselor degree
Strong organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Quality customer service skills
Read/comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Basic PC skills
Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
Handle multiple priorities
Work independently

Nice To Haves

Act as an educational resource/mentor for individuals interested in medicine and the field of medical genetics.

Responsibilities

Facilitates comprehensive patient care, including providing a description of the genetic counseling process, gathering relevant information (medical records/family history), and obtaining appropriate current medical literature.
Ensures the timely distribution of a summary letter to the patient and referral source.
Assists and conducts counseling sessions, coordinating further care and follow-up.
Participates in community and professional education, accommodating requests for lectures and organizing/presenting educational conferences.
Participates in obtaining and utilizing grant funding, ensuring maximal use of funds.
Promotes public awareness of the regional genetics service and functions as a regional community resource for genetic disease-related inquiries.
Maintains patient data for yearly statistics, including referrals, referral sources, patient demographics, indication for referral, and diagnosis.
Attends continuing education programs and appropriate educational seminars yearly, as funding permits.
Maintains current educational materials and up-to-date patient educational materials in sufficient quantities, as well as current medical resources.
Provides genetic counseling and medical care for position newborn screen cases and provides information to the State of IL NBS program as needed.
Acts as an educational resource/mentor for individuals interested in medicine and the field of medical genetics.
Provides genetic counseling services that follow the code of ethics guidelines established by the NSGC/ABGC.