Genetic Counselor

Intermountain Health

3d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Genetic counselors help patients understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. This includes interpreting family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence, education about genetic concepts (inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources, and research), and counseling to promote informed choices and adaptation to genetic disease. The primary focus of a genetic counselor is to provide genetic counseling to patients within their specialty. The genetic counselor will also be responsible for assisting with provider education and other clinic support. They will function within a clinical specialty team of genetic counselors and genetic counseling assistants, as well as have working relationships with the non-genetics clinical staff in their area. As more experience is gained, the genetic counselor will have opportunities to take on additional projects and seek professional development in the field.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited genetic counseling program. Education will be verified.
• Genetic counseling certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and state license eligible.
• Broad knowledge base of current developments in treating, diagnosing, and counseling in genetics.
• Able to research and review scientific literature and publications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Experience using PowerPoint, word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in genetic counseling skills and has a desire for additional professional development.
• Master of Science degree in genetic counseling from an ACGC-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Temporary Licensure for practice as a Genetic Counselor in the state of practice.
• Ability to research and review scientific literature and publications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Both new graduates and experienced genetic counselors are encouraged to apply, preferred.
• Interest or experience in education and training of genetic counseling students, preferred.
• Some work competed toward gaining certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), preferred.
• Certification by the ABMG or ABGC is required within two years of hire, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct genetic counseling services to patients, applicable patient care specialists, and referring physicians.
• Utilizes specific detailed knowledge of genetics and acts as a consultant with applicable patient care specialists and referring care providers in providing professional options for the development of a collaborative plan of care.
• Completes interview history and counsels patients referred for genetic testing and other circumstances.
• Obtains medical records, prepares family pedigrees; utilizes medical literature in the analysis of genetic disorders related to individualized patient care.
• Provides individualized patient and family education, emotional support, and counseling, including analysis of options for current diagnostic testing, care and intervention, and future ramifications for patient, family, or offspring.
• Documents and records contact with patient, ancillary services, communications, and counseling by complete and appropriate documentation.
• Completes documentation to support billing requirements.
• Participate in case conferences and other meetings that enhance up-to-date knowledge of the field.
• Genetic counseling graduate student supervision and/or education
• Provide Intermountain Healthcare staff education about genetic counseling topics (journal club, other in-service)
• Create educations materials for patients and providers
• Support clinic-specific workflow standardization
• Actively participate in Intermountain research or project committees (example: Commission on Cancer) and/or other specialty-focused research

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

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