Associate Genetic Counselor, Cancer Genetics & Education

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an Associate Genetic Counselor to provide genetic counseling services to patients and families at University of Iowa Health Care within the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, to assure the effective and efficient delivery of health care. Genetic counselors will also provide education to health professionals.

The department intends to hire for 1 position from either Genetic Counselor, requisition 26004124 or Associate Genetic Counselor, requisition

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible genetic counselor status required.
• ABGC certification or eligibility required.
• Genetics counseling clinical rotations or internship, or 6–12 months' experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Time management and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously desirable.
• Experience in genetic counseling and genetics research desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide patient education, supportive genetic counseling and advocacy for patients and families within scope of practice.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge base regarding genetics.
• Obtain and review relevant family history, medical history, and assess psychosocial factors.
• Discuss testing options, risks/benefits, and provide pre- and post-test counseling.
• Provide an accurate risk assessment based on data obtained.
• Facilitate changes in care based on evaluation and evidence-based research.
• Document counseling and care coordination in the EMR with a clear summary.
• Provide follow-up counseling via telephone, letter, or visit.
• Participate in design/implementation of research projects.
• Mentor/supervise others and provide evaluative feedback.
• Develop patient education materials and continuing education programs for providers and staff.
• Supervise care delivery of clinicians and residents/students with evaluative feedback.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure safe, effective care.
• Coordinate medical consultations/referrals and other resources.
• Attend departmental/specialty meetings and seek process improvements.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Formação académica

Master's degree in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling

Board certified or board eligible as a genetic counselor

ABGC board certification or eligibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an Associate Genetic Counselor to provide genetic counseling services to patients and families at University of Iowa Health Care within the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, to assure the effective and efficient delivery of health care. Genetic counselors will also provide education to health professionals.

The department intends to hire for 1 position from either Genetic Counselor, requisition 26004124 or Associate Genetic Counselor, requisition