Genetic Counselor - Pediatric Genetics - FT - Days - MPG - Hollywood

Responsibilities

• Develops genetic counseling plans, including risk assessment, referrals, education, life planning options, and treatment options.
• Provides counseling and education to patients and their families.
• Identifies and provides referrals for testing, treatment, support, and advocacy.
• Researches, maintains, and applies knowledge of trends and developments in genetic disease research, testing, and treatment.
• Collates, reviews, and interprets family/medical histories, medical records, test results, and other relevant/necessary information.
• Captures and communicates results of testing to referring healthcare providers.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PROBLEM SOLVING
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

• Masters: Genetic Counseling (Required)
• Certified Genetics Counselor (CGC) certification from the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) within 12 months of employment.

Additional Job Information

• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience in pediatric or general genetic counseling, rotations and/or internships will be considered.

Other Information

• Working Conditions And Physical Requirements: Bending and stooping 40%, keyboard entry 60%, sitting 60%, standing 60%, reaching 0%, repetitive movement hand/arm 60%, pushing/pulling 0%, squatting 0%, kneeling 0%, lifting/carrying 0%, running 0%, walking 60%, audible speech 60%, hearing acuity 60%, smelling acuity 0%, taste discrimination 0%, depth perception 60%, distinguishing color 60%, seeing - far 60%, seeing - near 60%, bio hazardous waste 0%, biological hazards - respiratory 0%, biological hazards - skin or ingestion 0%, blood and/or bodily fluids 0%, communicable diseases and/or pathogens 0%, asbestos 0%, cytotoxic chemicals 0%, dust 0%, gas/vapors/fumes 0%, hazardous chemicals 0%, hazardous medication 0%, latex 0%, computer monitor 60%, domestic animals 0%, extreme heat/cold 0%, fire risk 0%, hazardous noise 0%, heating devices 0%, hypoxia 0%, laser/high intensity lights 0%, magnetic fields 0%, moving mechanical parts 0%, needles/sharp objects 0%, potential electric shock 0%, potential for physical assault 0%, radiation 0%, sudden decompression during flights 0%, unprotected heights 0%, wet/slippery surfaces 0%, shift primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net