Genetics Counselor ( Full-Time, Days)

About the Role

The Genetic Counselor role at Rochester Regional Health plays a crucial role in assessing and managing the risk of genetically inherited conditions. They work with patients and families to provide genetic testing, interpret medical histories, and offer counseling.

Responsibilities

• Obtain informed consent from patients and discuss their options.
• Analyze and interpret test results and genetic information from family histories, and identify patients or families at risk for specific diseases, disorders, or syndromes.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend medical or genetic testing based on analysis.
• Coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
• Explain diagnostic procedures, such as ultrasound and amniocentesis.
• Document case details in patient files while ensuring confidentiality.
• Provide educational material and recommendations to patients.
• Oversee record maintenance.
• Write letters of medical necessity and complete other paperwork/documentation/calls for health insurance coverage of genetic testing.
• Manage genetic test kit inventory.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from a board-accredited program in Genetics or Genetic Counseling.
• Certified as a Genetics Counselor by the American Board of Medical Genetics or the American Board of Genetic Counseling or certification obtained within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Pay

The listed base pay range is $70,000.00 - $100,000.00.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Schedule is 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM as needed.

Location

1445 Portland Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rochester, NY 14621