Genetic Counselor

Facility: Bismarck Clinic
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 222 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

About the role

The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders; supports patients and families dealing with emotional and psychological problems related to the disorder. Gathers patient information such as historical records and family health conditions for medical assessment. Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost. Educates patients and health professionals about genetic disorders; ensures appropriate patient referral and care. Reviews implications with the patient and provides crisis intervention regarding unexpected genetic conditions.

Ability to operate in clinic and laboratory settings and collaborate between the two. In laboratory settings, the Genetic Counselor reviews literature and translates it to reports, reviews family histories to assess particular issues, and interacts with colleagues to coordinate with lab techs and directors on reporting of results. In clinic settings, the Genetic Counselor reviews literature and translates it to patients, reviews family histories to assess for genetic risks, and collaborates with physicians and nurses on reporting of patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders.
• Support patients and families dealing with emotional and psychological problems related to the disorder.
• Gather patient information, including historical records and family health conditions, for medical assessment.
• Assess recurrence risks and recommend medical or genetic testing based on analysis of risk, benefit, and cost.
• Educate patients and health professionals about genetic disorders; ensure appropriate patient referral and care.
• Review implications with the patient and provide crisis intervention regarding unexpected genetic conditions.
• Operate in clinic and laboratory settings, collaborating between the two.
• Review literature and translate findings to reports in laboratory settings; interact with colleagues to coordinate reporting of results.
• Review literature and translate findings to patients in clinic settings; review family histories to assess genetic risks.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses on reporting of patients.

Requirements

• Master of Science from a program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) is required.
• Fulfills expectations for Genetic Counselor as outlined by the ABGC.
• Applicable state licensure is required.
• Board certification through the American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) is required upon hire.
• If candidates are new graduates, documentation of graduation from an accredited program must be provided upon hire; candidates are expected to sit for respective certification within their first year.
• Full licensure and ordering requirements require board certification.
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Schedule

• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

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