Provisional Genetic Counselor
Provisional Genetic Counselor
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Job Description
The Genetic Counselor will provide genetic counseling services to individuals and families according to the guidelines under the supervision of a Physician or certified genetic counselor. The Genetic Counselor will also assist in community outreach activities and departmental research. Works under the direction of the collaborating Physician.
Responsibilities
Clinical Practice and Care Management
Serves as the case manager for assigned patients. Coordinates the interdisciplinary assessment process.
Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families according to the guidelines set forth by the department
Follows established practice guidelines with regards to work and patient scheduling and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet practice and patient needs.
Documentation
Gathers appropriate patient family history and medical records
Completes documentation of all patient and caregiver interactions.
Follows policies and procedures regarding evaluations chart documentation and followup coordination ensures appropriate and efficient completion of authorization to provide or receive information.
Education/Research
Providing research support for both short and longterm research projects
Execute preliminary research data gathering through use of all available resources including the use of contacts throughout genetic community to coordinate/compile research
Prepare and give resident and student lectures
Attend health seminars and events for patient education
Professional Development
Identifies own learning needs based on selfevaluation and the progress made from the previous years goals.
Accountable for all documentation and completion of all required continuing education and competencies relevant to area of practice as defined by clinical management.
Ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for selfdevelopment in lifelong learning.
Develop leadership skills in critical thinking decisionmaking and problem solving.
Participates in community outreach services as an educational resource informing the public about innovative care management programs available to caregivers.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
- Education: Masters Degree required in Genetics or Genetic Counseling
- License and Certification: Board Eligible American Board of Genetic Counseling with temporary license and must obtain board certification within two test cycles
- Skills and Abilities: effective communication customer service interpersonal skills planning and organization active listening attention to detail technology and software direct patient care and Microsoft sufficient
Employment Type
Full Time
