Genetics Counselor
About the role
The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling by assessing family history of patients and/or families in cases of suspected hereditary syndromes. The GC assists patients and families to comprehend if they are at increased risk of developing diseases. Recommends gene testing when appropriate and provide results and follow-up counseling and recommendations for patients.
Responsibilities
- Affirms core GC skills and competencies including: Assessing family history, completing pedigree, and counseling patients and/or families in cases of suspected hereditary cancer syndromes; assisting families to comprehend risk of an increased chance of developing cancer.
- Recommends genetic testing as appropriate. Orders gene testing. Provides disclosure of test results, the meaning of the results and follow-up counseling.
- Provides patients recommendations for cancer screening and risk reduction strategies based on the individual’s level of risk.
- Clear documentation with all elements required for new patient and result disclosure patient appointments.
- Utilizes EMR as required for Genetic Counselors.
- Maintains patient database.
- Presents patients at weekly case conference.
- Recognizes need for professional growth and takes steps to achieve.
- Points person for Jefferson referring and treatment team providers for questions regarding hereditary risk and gene testing.
- Implements clinical practice under supervision from GC, MD.
Requirements
Education: Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling AND Experience: New graduate to 3 years’ experience. Boarded/licensed experience preferred.
Qualifications
Minimum Certifications, Registration Or License Requirements: Eligible for and then required Board Certification in Genetic Counseling. PA, NJ licenses and if requested Delaware.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular Employee
Entity
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location
Address: 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Colleague Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.