Genetic Counselor 1 Cancer
Genetic Counselor 1 Cancer
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The Department of Human Genetics is currently seeking a full time Genetic Counselor 1. The Genetic Counselor 1 (Cancer) provides genetic counseling education and psychological support for those with genetic disorders birth defects positive newborn screening results or who are at risk for a variety of inherited conditions including cancer.
Core Job Functions
1. Provides services in response to a wide variety of referral indications such as pediatric and adult genetics cancer and preconception.
2. Provides outreach and education to healthcare professionals and the general population.
3. Establishes and maintains partnerships with community and disease organizations.
4. Develops educational and promotional materials.
5. Speaks at engagements in schools or community centers.
6. Updates web content for the clinic to ensure accuracy.
7. Interacts with and supervises genetic counseling students and other medical trainees.
8. Assists with the design and implementation of teaching strategies and content for trainees healthcare providers and members of the community.
9. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal local and state guidelines and regulations.
10. Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions
The Genetic Counselor provides clinical care contributes towards research and/or supports clinical laboratory services by using intermediate genetic counseling skills and competencies. This job level demonstrates advanced level of clinical practice skills in the area of expertise and works independently in clinical care education research or other related area. This position is focused on cancer genetics.
1. Performs case preparation and followup independently which may include obtaining medical records performing literature review making referrals and other tasks.
2. Collects and evaluates patient medical and family history; performs genetic risk assessments independently demonstrating expertise with risk assessment tools; provides clear risk information to patients and providers.
3. Assesses patients for eligibility into Undiagnosed Disease Network study.
4. Anticipates possible testing coordinates outside testing with ease interprets genetic test results and communicates results to families and healthcare professionals.
5. Provides psychosocial assessment and counseling formulates and implements a case management plan and identifies resources. Documents all patient encounters.
6. Understands clinical and research area of expertise in order to work independently and be able to identify when appropriate to consult with another healthcare provider.
7. Initiates and provides independent consultation to patients families and other healthcare providers. Provides clinic development coordination or management to contribute to success within area of expertise.
8. Demonstrates understanding related to genetic tests and the associated disorders provided by the laboratory; develops expertise in assigned testing area.
9. Develops and reports results including generating and reviewing reports calling out/explaining abnormal preliminary or stat results and suggestions for appropriate followup consultations or testing.
10. Acts as a liaison for clients of the laboratories providing information and technical support on appropriate test use limits/accuracy interpretation of results reporting and/or followup of abnormal results.
11. Develops and presents/publishes educational materials related to laboratory testing design and maintain Laboratory and productspecific websites. Develops and maintains clinical databases as needed.
12. Collaborates with others to design and conduct test launch activities; provides feedback from customers national meetings or other areas to actively contribute to the marketing and business planning for the laboratory in his/her area of expertise.
13. Utilizes curriculum design theory in all educational activities including supervising genetic counseling students and other medical trainees. Develops lectures/courses educational outreach activities/events and creates/edits written educational materials.
14. Participates in opportunities for more in depth teaching as schedule permits to include course development research mentoring peer and community education.
15. Participates in research as a study coordinator project manager and/or investigator. Stays current and abreast of changes as it relates to research compliance changes in study design appropriate research methodologies collecting and managing data as necessary and contributes to publications related to the research.
16. Participates in divisional or organizational meetings which may include journal clubs case conferences or other meetings.
17. Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
Core Qualifications
Education:
Masters degree from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) accredited training program or equivalent
Certification and Licensing:
Certified by the American Board of Genetic counseling (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG)
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Continuing Education: If not already certified the genetic counselor should prepare adequately for board certification exam through job duties and review of appropriate resources. They should also pursue continued learning through attending appropriate local lectures conferences grand rounds and/or regional/national meetings.
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Thorough knowledge of theories and principles of human genetics as well as broad knowledge of genetic disease
Ability to tailor translate and communicate complex information in a simple relevant way for a broad range of audiences
In depth knowledge of healthcare delivery
Maintains certification by attending at least one conference or educational event per calendar year
Shows effort to improve genetic counseling skills and knowledge.
Exemplifies interest in current research by submitting at least one abstract for acceptance at an annual conference presenting a new research article to the department or publishing a manuscript.
Presents at least one lecture per year or a total of 3 lectures during time as a genetic counselor 1 to either professionals in the genetics community students or the lay public.
Attends at least one event support group or fundraiser for a community organization unrelated to conference attendance.
Maintains active involvement in the education/supervision of genetic counseling medical and other students.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
H11Employment Type
Full-Time
