Genetics Counselor (S)

SSM Health • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides genetic counseling to patients and counseling and coordination services for other screening programs. It's more than a career, it's a calling.

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