Genetic Counselor
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Job Location:
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Genetic Counselor provides risk management and genetic counseling to individuals and families with increased risk of genetic conditions.
Responsibilities
Obtains developmental pregnancy and extensive family history information.
Provides recurrence risk evaluation for single gene disease multi-factorial conditions chromosome abnormalities and disorders with complex inheritance.
Counsels families in which a child has been diagnosed with a genetic disorder regarding the natural history features/symptoms pathology and prognosis of the emotional support to these families.
Supplies families with literature and disease specific support group information and other resources.
Counsels individuals regarding adult onset genetic disorders.
Organizes DNA and other types of genetic testing for patients and extended results with patients and families.
When appropriate make referrals for additional services.
Participates in several local family support conferences and continuing education offerings.
Provides lectures to community groups health care professionals and EVMS medical school students and residents.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Masters degree in Genetics Counseling with board certification or eligibility in Genetic Counseling. Must successfully receive board certification within two attempts of taking exam.
Previous experience in Genetic Counseling preferred but not required.
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About Company
Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) offers medical degrees, residencies, and specialty programs in areas such as art therapy and clinical embryology. The community-oriented school does not have a teaching hospital but rather partners with about 10 regional hospitals and clinics. It ... View more
