Associate Genetic Counselor

Overview

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality genetic counseling services in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Cook up and coordinate with healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provide clinical guidance to patients and providers, including:
• Syndrome identification
• MEDICAL MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
• GENETIC TESTING COORDINATION AND INTERPRETATION
• Psycho-social counseling
• Multidisciplinary care planning
• Identify and recommend research opportunities that enhance patient care delivery and outcomes across the organization.
• Participate in educational initiatives for healthcare professionals and community audiences.
• Contribute to the development of the genetics program.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree in Medical Genetics or a related field.
• Experience Required: Clinical rotations completed as part of an advanced degree program.
• Certifications / Training Required: Board Eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor through the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
• Knowledge & Skills: Strong knowledge of: Healthcare issues related to genetics, Clinical practice and emerging trends, Regulatory and legal compliance standards, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to provide patient-centered counseling and education.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Director of Genetics
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Functional Demands: Work Level: Light (moderate energy)
• Activities may include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling within defined weight ranges.
• Sitting, standing, and walking: Frequent
• Climbing, carrying, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching, and similar physical activities: Occasional
• Communication (talking/hearing): Frequent

Environmental Exposure Potential

• Not Anticipated Exposure To Blood-borne pathogens
• Chemicals
• Airborne communicable diseases
• Dust or particulate matter
• Not Exposed To Extreme temperatures
• Radiation
• Excessive noise

Population Served

• Provides care to patients requiring genetic counseling services.