Genetic Counselor

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

Provides genetic counseling to individuals and families, coordinates screening and diagnostic testing, and provides follow-up. The Genetic Counselor evaluates genetic and medical risk using individual, pregnancy, medical, and family histories; discusses conditions and their diagnosis and management; and coordinates and interprets genetic and other diagnostic testing. The role also includes documenting patient interactions, educating and supervising students, supporting program research and department protocols, and maintaining the department database.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling, or equivalent education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Licensed Genetic Counselor in New Hampshire, or temporary New Hampshire Genetic Counselor licensure within 14 days.
• Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) or Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC-ABMGG) within 1095 days.
• For genetic counselors certified before 1991, certification from the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate aspects of genetic consultations for individuals and families.
• Provide triage for referrals, incoming calls, and inpatient consultations.
• Obtain and evaluate individual, pregnancy, medical, and family histories to determine genetic risk for patients, their offspring, and other family members.
• Discuss the features, natural history, diagnostic methods, genetic and environmental factors, and management of genetic or medical conditions with patients and families.
• Identify and coordinate genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies for genetic assessment.
• Explain the clinical implications of genetic laboratory and other diagnostic test results.
• Integrate test results with personal and family histories to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions.
• Evaluate patients’ or families’ responses to genetic information and provide counseling.
• Document phone calls and office notes in the electronic medical record and provide written documentation for families.
• Participate in teaching residents, medical students, and other students, and supervise genetic counseling students.
• Assist with data entry and maintenance of the department database.
• Participate in the program’s ongoing research activities and development of department protocols.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time