Genetic Counselor I

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Atlanta, GA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 7 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families according to established practices policies and procedures within the context of the departments genetic clinics and programs including but not limited to general genetics clinics metabolic disease clinics specialty clinics prenatal/preconception clinics cancer risk assessment clinics outreach clinics Newborn Screening program Nutrition Program Lysosomal Storage Disease Program and Infusion Center.

Supports genetic laboratory operations through coordination of diagnostic lab testing result reporting and consultation with patients and clients.

Assists with training students interns residents fellows and volunteers. May participate in genetic research initiatives. Performs related responsibilities as required.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited ABGC training program. Board eligible as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Board Certification required within 3 years of hire date in order to maintain employment in this position.



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.



ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.

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"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more

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