Genetic Counselor

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a part-time Genetic Counselor Westwood Administration - East to assess risk for inherited conditions, provide counseling, and support informed decision making for patients and families.

Responsibilities include arranging sample collection for testing, reviewing family history, developing counseling services, educating patients on cancer genetics, and collaborating with physicians.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in genetics from an accredited college or university.
• ABMGG certification upon hire.
• Part-time availability as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Arranges collection of blood or other samples for genetic testing.
• Assist in the treatment of patients and families with known genetic disorders or at risk.
• Develops and implements genetic counseling services.
• Provides education and counseling for genetically influenced cancers.
• Reviews patient information, evaluates family history, and assesses risk.
• Liaises between patients and referring physicians.
• Participates in research, education, and administrative projects as directed.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Risk assessment

Patient education

Interpersonal communication

Research

Education

Master's degree in Genetics

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Title Genetic Counselor Westwood Administration - East

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Genetic Counselor provides genetics assessment, diagnosis and counseling. This position serves our patients and families to assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited genetic disorders, provides information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions, advise individuals and families to support informed decision making and coping methods for those at risk, and also conduct research, educate, publish and perform administrative projects as discussed with their leadership team.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Arranges collection of blood or other samples for clinical genetic testing.
• Assist in the treatment of patients and families with known genetic disorders and of patients at risk for the development of genetic disorders.
• Develops and implements genetic counseling services.
• Provides education and counseling and interprets results for genetically influenced cancers.
• Reviews patient information, evaluates family history, conducts risk assessment and recommends medical or genetic testing.
• Serves as liaison between patients and their referring physician.
• Participates in research, publication, education, and administrative projects as scheduled and directed from leadership.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Genetics from an accredited College or University.
• High School Graduate

Required Licensure and Certification

Genetics - American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) upon Hire

Time Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: R-55906

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.