Associate Genetic Counselor - Holden Comprehenseive Cancer Center

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide Specialty Clinical/Technical Service/Patient Care:
  • Provide patient education, supportive genetic counseling and advocacy for patients and families within scope of practice.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge base regarding genetics.
  • Obtain and review relevant family history, medical history, and assess psychosocial factors.
  • Discuss available testing options including the risks and benefits, and provide pre- and post-test counseling about results.
  • Provide an accurate risk assessment based on data obtained.
  • Facilitate changes in care based on systematic evaluation and evidence-based research.
  • Document in the patient’s electronic medical record a clear, concise summary of counseling and care coordination provided.
  • Provide follow-up counseling for patients/families, e.g. by telephone, letter, or return visit.
  • Participate in design and implementation of the research projects.
  • Mentor and/or supervise others and provide evaluative feedback about performance.
• Provide Education:
  • Research and develop patient education materials
  • Develop and present continuing education programs and serve as a resource for healthcare providers, students, residents, and staff both within and outside UI Health Care.
  • Supervise care delivery of clinicians and residents/students, providing evaluative feedback and recommendations regarding performance.
• Collaborate/Communicate with Health Care Team:
  • Collaborate with others on the health care team related to clinical/technical specification to assure safe and effective delivery of care.
  • Cookinate medical consultations and referrals for additional medical consultation, testing as necessary, and other resources.
  • Influence others to utilize best practices.
  • Attend departmental and specialty meetings.
  • Contribute ideas and seek ways to improve assigned processes.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Human Genetics, or Genetic Counseling is required.
• Board certified or board eligible as a genetic counselor.
• Board certification or eligibility in genetic counseling from the American Board of Genetic Counseling is required.
• Genetics Counseling clinical rotations or internship experience, or 6 months to 1 year experience in the field of genetic counseling is required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated time management and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is desirable.
• Experience in the field of genetic counseling is desirable.
• Experience in genetics research and/or recruitment of human subjects for research projects is desirable.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish.
• Previous experience or additional education in cancer genetics.
• Previous experience in genetics research and/or recruitment of human subjects for research projects.
• Knowledge of University and University of Iowa Healthcare policies and procedures.