Job Summary
Job Summary: The Division of Medical Genetics with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah is seeking a fulltime Temporary Licensed Genetic Counselor to provide comprehensive genetic counseling services for genetic conditions. This position Identifies investigates interprets and communicates potential risk factors and provides support and counseling to families and patients by referring them to relevant support services under the supervision of a Licensed Genetic Counselor. A temporary Genetic Counseling License is required for this position and is only good for 18 months after which time the candidate must have a full Genetic Counseling License.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions: Performs patient/family genetic risk assessment: collects and evaluates medical and family histories; obtains and reviews medical records to confirm reported diagnosis. Analyzes and interprets information obtained from patient medical records and resource materials. Evaluates complex medical and genetic literature from varied sources and incorporates into clinical practice. Provides information regarding the etiology inheritance incidence/carrier risks and natural history/prognosis for genetic conditions/diseases; facilitates patients understanding of genetic medical and psychosocial information including risks testing options and procedures test results and their implications; performs psychosocial assessment during genetic consultation and provides grief and crisis counseling as needed. Formulates genetic testing and/or medical recommendations in collaboration with physicians and team members; facilitates referrals for other family members who seek information; provides medical genetic counseling. Implements or facilitates the recommendations based upon the patientfamily assessment: coordinates request for laboratory services analyzes and interprets clinical/laboratory findings and conveys results to patients physicians and team members; distinguishes complex laboratory results requiring action; seeks appropriate supervision for representation/participation in action; provides reassurance and support to the patient. Evaluates patientfamily care; writes detailed consultation reports conveying complex genetic concepts to patients and referring health care providers; completes chart notes and keeps statistics on outcome; records patient interactions. Assist with prior authorization working with family and payor to ensure appropriate testing is ordered. Participate in newborn screening followup including counseling of newly identified families and reporting information back to the department of health for conditions referred to pediatric neurology. Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting carrying pushing pulling or otherwise moving objects involving patient care or medical equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Current Temporary Genetic Counselor License in the State of Utah. Masters degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).