Genetics Counselor - Oncology

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Genetics Counselor is responsible for providing genetic counseling to patients, parents and families. This role involves gathering family and medical history, counseling patients and families regarding genetic disorders or birth defects, discussing the benefits and limitations of genetic testing options, obtaining informed consent, documenting in patient charts, developing follow-up recommendations, and maintaining appropriate records with confidentiality. The counselor will also assist families in understanding genetic disorders, their probable course, management strategies, medical recommendations, and recurrence risks. Additionally, the role includes developing and presenting educational programs, coordinating and supporting research protocols, and performing associated administrative or clerical tasks. Patient care and counseling are provided to all patients of childbearing age.

Requirements

• Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC), American Board of Genetic Counseling (required)
• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or directly equivalent discipline (required)
• 2 years of experience working in a same or similar position (required)
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Maneuver weight of patients
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity – far
• Acuity – near
• Depth perception
• Use of Latex products
• Knowledge of genetic testing options
• Knowledge of genetic conditions
• Strong oral and written communication
• Patient documentation
• Patient education
• Patient counseling
• Develops and presents education programs
• Coordinates and supports the execution of research
• Maintains research records

Nice To Haves

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Gathers family and medical history and provides counsel to patients and/or families in cases of genetic disorders or birth defects.
• Discusses benefits and limitations of genetic testing options.
• Obtains informed consent and interested patients.
• Documents in patient charts and develops follow-up recommendations for patient; documents case and maintains appropriate records, ensuring confidentiality.
• Assists families and understanding genetic disorders in their families, probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, medical recommendations from the geneticist and recurrence risks.
• Develops and presents educational and related programs as appropriate.
• Coordinates and supports the execution of research of protocol as needed, including recruitment and assessment of research subjects, provision of patient advice and support, and maintenance of research records.
• Performs associated administrative or clerical tasks, which may include special projects, correspondence, and program funding activities.
• Provides patient care/counseling to all patients of childbearing age.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees