Genetic Counselor — Education, Counseling & Family Support

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a certified Genetic Counselor to provide education and counseling to patients and families with genetic disorders. You will assess histories, discuss testing options, obtain informed consent, and contribute to educational programs within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary work, confidentiality, and timely documentation, with opportunities to coordinate research activities and support ongoing clinical education.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in genetic counseling from an accredited institution required.
• CGC - Certified Genetic Counselor with the American Board of Genetic Counseling required.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides genetic education, counseling, and support to patients and/or families who have genetic disorders, birth defects, or who may be at risk for inherited conditions.
• May coordinate and support research activities within area of expertise.
• Assesses family and medical history and counsels patients and/or families in cases of genetic disorders or birth defects.
• Discusses benefits and limitations of genetic testing options and obtains informed consent from interested patients.
• Assists families in understanding genetic disorders in their families, probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, medical recommendations from the geneticist and recurrence risks.
• Charts and develops follow-up recommendations for patient
• Documents cases and maintains appropriate records, ensuring confidentiality
• Develops and presents educational and related programs as appropriate
• Communicates medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient
• Knowledge of human genetic disorders and birth defects
• Supervises, advises, and trains clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise
• Documents telephone encounters in the medical record
• Obtains informed consent from interested patients
• Documents in a timely manner according to hospital guidelines
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Judgment

Education

Master's Degree in genetic counseling

CGC - Certified Genetic Counselor

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a certified Genetic Counselor to provide education and counseling to patients and families with genetic disorders. You will assess histories, discuss testing options, obtain informed consent, and contribute to educational programs within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary work, confidentiality, and timely documentation, with opportunities to coordinate research activities and support ongoing clinical education.