Genetic Counselor
About The Position
The Genetic Counselor is responsible for direct patient care and patient care coordination for Medical Genetics patients. The role includes taking family histories, teaching genetic concepts, explaining the risks and benefits of diagnostic procedures, supporting client decision-making, documenting sessions for referring care providers, communicating laboratory results, and providing supportive, nondirective counseling. The Genetic Counselor also collects data as directed. The position is based at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, a regional center providing care for infants, children, and teens. The hospital offers pediatric expertise and advanced medical and surgical care in a facility designed for children.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in genetic counseling.
- Genetic Counselor License required.
- ABMG/ABGC certified or board eligible.
- Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
Responsibilities
- Provide complete, comprehensive, and nondirective genetic counseling that recognizes and responds to individual patient needs, provides current information, and follows NSGC guidelines, its code of ethics, and department protocols.
- Collect data and help prepare clinical case plans for patients scheduled for genetic counseling.
- Prepare three-generation pedigrees and anticipate case-management needs, including obtaining medical records.
- Conduct literature searches as appropriate.
- Coordinate care with appropriate departments, such as Ultrasound and Lab.
- Provide written and verbal communications to patients and referring care providers.
- Provide normal test results to families within 24 hours and notify primary care providers of abnormal results within 24 hours.
- Maintain communication with families through decision-making and resolution.
- Write consultation letters within 48 hours after meeting with patients.
- Review intake forms and document all verbal communication and correspondence.
- Serve as a resource to the hospital and community.
- Develop professional development goals, remain active in professional organizations, and provide staff education as requested.
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Job Type
Full-time
