Pediatric Genetic Counselor
About The Position
Genetic counselors help identify families at possible risk of a genetic condition by gathering and analyzing family history and inheritance patterns and calculating chances of recurrence. They provide information about genetic testing and related procedures. This role involves collaborating with Neonatology providers to counsel patients virtually, monitor abnormal test results from genetic tests, and conduct research, education, or community outreach. The counselor will perform genetic counseling in accordance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Scope of Practice guidelines, discuss results with physicians, and communicate with patients. Documentation is done using EPIC. The position also involves providing essential genetic counseling services virtually (via telehealth) on various genetic topics, coordinating genetic testing and interpretation of results, reporting results to patients and referring providers, and staying updated on industry advancements.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from an accredited genetic counseling training program
- ACMG/ABGC board certified
- Michigan Medical Board License
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Is proficient with electronic medical records systems
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with Neonatology providers to counsel patients virtually, monitor abnormal test results from genetic tests.
- Communicate using genetics expertise with the Neonatlogy provider to conduct research, education or community outreach.
- Performs genetic counseling in accordance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Scope of Practice guidelines.
- Identifies and coordinates appropriate genetic counseling.
- Discuss results with the physician and communicate with the patient.
- Documents using EPIC.
- May assist with data collection
- Provides essential genetic counseling services to patients and their families virtually (via telehealth) on various genetic topics.
- Performs genetic counseling in accordance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Scope of Practice guidelines.
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with the Neonatology providers and care team related to patient care, genetics education, community outreach, and potentially research
- Coordinates appropriate genetic testing and interpretation of the results for patients and their families
- Reports results to the patient and the referring provider
- Reviews abnormal genetic test results with neonatal care team and communicates results to patients and their families
- Provides patients, families, and healthcare providers education about genetic conditions and available resources as needed
- Documents using EPIC.
- Stay updated on industry advancements and best practices in genetic counseling
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Utilizes new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
