Genetic Counselor

Kaiser Permanente • Clovis, CA

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About The Position

Independently provides genetic counseling and referral services for patients of all age groups who have or are at risk for genetic conditions or birth defects. Acts as a consultant to health care providers regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to management of their patients. Administers state, regional, and local programs that provide genetic services to members.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Genetic Counseling or complete degree prior to employment start date.
• Temporary Genetic Counselor License (California) required at hire OR Genetic Counselor License (California) required at hire.
• Genetic Counselor Certificate.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
• Demonstrated refined analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• For Temporary Genetic Counselor License, must work under the general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or licensed physician.

Nice To Haves

• Previous computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides genetic counseling services for all areas of medical genetics including pediatric, prenatal, adult, and/or cancer referrals.
• Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost.
• Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions.
• Makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
• Provides case management for complex genetics cases, including coordinating medical recommendations and management plans, testing, and ongoing counseling.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates a wide variety of genetic programs (e.g., prenatal diagnosis, GDSP Screening Program, carrier screening, and specialty clinics) at the local or regional level.
• Follows guidelines mandated by the State of California.
• Develops and presents programs and classes for pediatric, adult, obstetric and cancer patients.
• Produces culturally sensitive and age appropriate patient and health professional education materials, and participates in community education programs.
• Develops and presents inservice education to physicians and other health care providers regarding genetic services and current medical genetics topics.
• Maintains local and regional statistics, survey trends, and adjusts protocols to ensure appropriate patient referral and care.
• Maintains current knowledge of advances in the field of genetics.
• Recommends/implements enhanced clinical practice standards.
• May participate in research projects.
• Provides input into local and regional policies and guidelines and hiring of new staff.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and increase services.
• Serves as preceptor for graduate genetic counseling students and medical residents.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree