Genetic Counselor

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Provo (UT); Híbrido; USD 5.395.000 - 8.323.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Intermountain Health in Utah Valley Clinic (Provo) seeks a Genetic Counselor for a hybrid, full-time position in Oncology. The role delivers direct genetic counseling, family history assessment, and education on genetic concepts to patients and care teams. Certification within two years is required; supervision may be provided if not yet certified.

The position emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and ongoing professional development, with a strong benefits package and a 40-hour workweek.

Formación

• Master's degree in genetic counseling program.
• ABGC certification and state license eligibility.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Experience using PowerPoint, word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e‑mail tools.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct genetic counseling services to patients and referring physicians.
• Consult with patient care teams to develop collaborative care plans.
• Document patient interactions and counseling for billing and records.
• Support professional development, education, and research activities within the clinic.
• Participate in case conferences and education materials creation.

Conocimientos

Communication

Time Management

Researching

Interpersonal Interactions

Active Listening

Self Motivation

Teamwork

Continued Learning

Detail Oriented

Computer Literacy

Educación

Master's degree in genetic counseling

ABGC certification

State license eligible

Descripción del empleo

Hybrid Work

Utah Valley Clinic

Full time

R185876

Job Description

Genetic counselors help patients understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. This includes interpreting family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence, education about genetic concepts (inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources, and research), and counseling to promote informed choices and adaptation to genetic disease.

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Job Specifics

• Benefits (https://intermountainbenefits.com/) Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Day Shift
• Department/Unit: Oncology

Essential Functions

Provides direct genetic counseling services to patients, applicable patient care specialists, and referring physicians. Certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) is required within two years of hire. (If not certified at the time of hire, must be supervised by a board-certified geneticist or a certified genetic counselor.)

• Utilizes specific detailed knowledge of genetics and acts as a consultant with applicable patient care specialists and referring care providers in providing professional options for the development of a collaborative plan of care.
• Completes interview history and counsels patients referred for genetic testing and other circumstances.
• Obtains medical records, prepares family pedigrees; utilizes medical literature in the analysis of genetic disorders related to individualized patient care.
• Provides individualized patient and family education, emotional support, and counseling, including analysis of options for current diagnostic testing, care and intervention, and future ramifications for patient, family, or offspring.
• Documents and records contact with patient, ancillary services, communications, and counseling by complete and appropriate documentation.
• Completes documentation to support billing requirements.
• Participate in case conferences and other meetings that enhance up-to-date knowledge of the field.
• In addition to the above, this position will allow for professional development and growth. As experience is gained, the position has additional opportunities in clinical processes, education/supervision and research that may include:
• Genetic counseling graduate student supervision and/or education
• Provide Intermountain Healthcare staff education about genetic counseling topics (journal club, other in-service)
• Create education materials for patients and providers
• Support clinic-specific workflow standardization
• Actively participate in Intermountain research or project committees (example: Commission on Cancer) and/or other specialty-focused research

Skills

• Communication
• Time Management
• Researching
• Interpersonal Interactions
• Active Listening
• Self Motivation
• Teamwork
• Continued Learning
• Detail Oriented
• Computer Literacy

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited genetic counseling program. Education will be verified.
• Genetic counseling certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and state license eligible.
• Broad knowledge base of current developments in treating, diagnosing, and counseling in genetics.
• Able to research and review scientific literature and publications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Experience using PowerPoint, word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in genetic counseling skills and has a desire for additional professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Both new graduates and experienced genetic counselors are encouraged to apply
• Interest or experience in education and training of genetic counseling students

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employees to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employees to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Utah Valley Clinic

Work City

Provo

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$39.16 - $60.42

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