Genetic Counselor - Medical Genetics, Corewell Health
About The Position
The Medical Genetics team offers a collaborative and supportive work environment. The practice includes a team of highly specialized physicians (5), genetic counselors (13), genetic counseling assistants (3), a practice manager, and other support staff. We offer a variety of participation modalities for patient care, department and healthcare team collaboration including, in-person and virtual engagement. Provide genetic counseling services to pediatric and adult patients with known or suspected complex genetic disorders and inherited conditions. Opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary clinics across the hospital system.
Requirements
- Master's Degree
- CRT-Board Cert Genetic Counselor (BC-CGC)
Responsibilities
- Assesses the needs of patients, significant others, and family members. Provides genetic counseling services, evaluates educational needs, and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies.
- Documents care/teaching consistent with documentation guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Acts as a consultant and resource to other members of the health care team. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Makes appropriate referrals, and acts as a patient or family advocate.
- Collects data and develops and analyzes reports, as requested. Competent in obtaining, reviewing and evaluating extended family history information.
- Promotes inquiry within the health care field by utilizing the scientific method to research clinical issues and strategies. Participates in scholarly activities such as publication in a peer reviewed journal, presentation at a scientific meeting, and participating in peer education by in-services or lectures.
- Participates in educational programs for other health care professionals, educators, or lay public. Contributes regularly to the Genetics Department publications.
- May be required to provide continuing care by telephone or other means of communication to patients or other members of the health care team outside of regular business hours, and/or from an offsite locations
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
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Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
