Genetic Counselor

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits eligible

Day shift

On-site

Descripción de la vacante

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. seeks a genetic counselor to deliver direct counseling to patients and families within the Oncology department. You will work with multidisciplinary staff to interpret genetic risks, discuss testing options, and provide comprehensive education and support.

Certification within two years of hire is required or supervised appropriately. You will contribute to clinic education, participate in meetings, and help develop resources for patients and providers while

Formación

• Master's degree from an accredited genetic counseling program.
• Genetic counseling certification from ABGC and state license eligibility.
• Broad knowledge of current developments in treating, diagnosing, and counseling in genetics.
• Ability to research and review scientific literature and publications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PowerPoint, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and scheduling tools.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct genetic counseling services to patients, applicable care specialists, and referring physicians.
• Certification within two years of hire; if not certified, supervised by a board-certified professional.
• Collaborates with oncology team and supports clinic workflows and education.
• Documents and records counseling, contact with patient, and billing-related notes.
• Participates in case conferences to stay current with genetics knowledge.
• Develops patient and family education materials and supports research activities.

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

Herramientas

PowerPoint

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database

Scheduling software

Email

Descripción del empleo

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.

The primary focus of a genetic counselor is to provide genetic counseling to patients within their specialty. The genetic counselor will also be responsible for assisting with provider education and other clinic support. They will function within a clinical specialty team of genetic counselors and genetic counseling assistants, as well as have working relationships with the non-genetics clinical staff in their area. As more experience is gained, the genetic counselor will have opportunities to take on additional projects and seek professional development in the field.

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Job Specifics

• Benefits 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.)

Core responsibilities of this role include

• 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.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Genetic counseling graduate student supervision and/or education
• Provide Intermountain Healthcare staff education about genetic counseling topics (journal club, other in-service)
• Create educations 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 includ