Genetic Counselor

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

United States

Presencial

USD 75.000 - 94.000

Jornada completa

Hace 3 días

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Descripción de la vacante

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Genetic Counselor to provide expert counseling, risk assessment, and education for patients and families with known or suspected genetic conditions. The role supports informed decision-making by interpreting test results, assessing inherited risk, and explaining diagnostic and treatment implications.

Collaborative care across inpatient and outpatient settings is essential.

Formación

Master's degree in genetics is required.
CGC certification is required.

Responsabilidades

Conduct comprehensive genetic risk assessments.
Provide pre-test and post-test genetic counseling.
Explain genetic test results with empathy and clarity.
Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Obtain informed consent for testing.
Document patient interactions and care plans accurately.
Stay current with advances in genetics and counseling practices.
Assist in program development, outreach, and patient education.

Conocimientos

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Educación

Master's in Genetics

Descripción del empleo

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department

10927242 Oncology Clinic

Work Shift

Job Description

The Genetic Counselor provides expert clinical counseling, risk assessment, and education to patients and families with known or suspected genetic conditions. This role supports informed decision making by interpreting genetic test results, assessing inherited risk, and explaining diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment implications. The Genetic Counselor works collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary clinical teams to integrate genetic insights into patient care across inpatient and outpatient hospital settings while maintaining the highest standards of ethical and patient centered practice.

Job Functions

Conduct comprehensive patient and family history assessments to evaluate genetic risk.
Provide pre-test and post-test genetic counseling to patients and families.
Interpret and explain genetic test results in a clear, compassionate manner.
Assists patients and families with understanding genetic disorders in their families, probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, medical recommendations from the geneticist and recurrence risks.
Discusses benefits and limitations of genetic testing options.
Obtains informed consent for interested patients.
Develop and document follow-up recommendations for patients.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
Document patient interactions, risk assessments, and care plans accurately.
Provide emotional support and appropriate referrals.
Stay current with advances in genetics, genomics, and counseling practices.
Assist in program development, outreach, and patient education initiatives.
Coordinates and supports the execution of research of protocol as needed, including recruitment and assessment of research subjects and provision of patient advice and support.
Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and privacy standards.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Proficient in utilization of EMR and office programs
Strong oral and written communication
Critical thinking and analytical skills
Organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.