Genetics Counselor

SSM Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides genetic counseling to patients and counseling and coordination services for other screening programs. Identifies families at risk for genetic disorders, children with birth defects, or a variety of other inherited conditions. Analyzes inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence. Interprets complex genetic and laboratory data/test results. Communicates findings with physicians and patients. Assists patients with the navigation of financial aspects associated with genetic testing. Assists with diagnosing genetic problems and develops short and long term genetic counseling plans. Provides ongoing genetics education for medical professionals, including speaking at local and regional department meetings. Initiates, develops, and implements genetic screening and health management protocols. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Genetics Counseling, Medical Genetics or Human Genetics
• State of Work Location: Illinois Genetic Counselor, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Or Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)
• State of Work Location: Missouri Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Or Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Licensed Genetic Counselor (LGC) - Oklahoma State Department of Health And Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Or Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Licensed Genetic Counselor (LGC) - WI - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Or Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)

Nice To Haves

• No experience required

Responsibilities

• Identifies families at risk for genetic disorders, children with birth defects, or a variety of other inherited conditions.
• Analyzes inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence.
• Interprets complex genetic and laboratory data/test results.
• Communicates findings with physicians and patients.
• Assists patients with the navigation of financial aspects associated with genetic testing.
• Assists with diagnosing genetic problems and develops short and long term genetic counseling plans.
• Provides ongoing genetics education for medical professionals, including speaking at local and regional department meetings.
• Initiates, develops, and implements genetic screening and health management protocols.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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