Genetic Counselor - Oncology and Prenatal

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Middletown (CT); In loco; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

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Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Middletown, CT is seeking a Genetics Counselor to provide expert genetic risk assessment, counseling, and coordination of genetic testing for patients and families.

This role involves obtaining and documenting detailed personal and family histories, interpreting genetic data, explaining testing options and outcomes, and supporting informed, patient-centered decision-making with multidisciplinary teams.

Competenze

• Demonstrated knowledge of genetic diseases and risk assessment.
• Ability to interpret complex genetic data and communicate results.
• Excellent documentation of clinical information.
• Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Mansioni

• Obtain and document detailed personal and family medical histories.
• Interpret complex genetic information and assess hereditary risk.
• Explain genetic testing options, benefits, limitations, and potential outcomes.
• Communicate results clearly and support informed, patient-centered decision-making.
• Collaborate with physicians and specialty teams to integrate genetics into care plans.
• Coordinate genetic testing workflows and ensure appropriate referrals and follow-up.

Conoscenze

Genetics knowledge

Counseling

Communication skills

Clinical documentation

Descrizione del lavoro

Genetics Counselor provides expert genetic risk assessment, counseling, and coordinates genetic testing for patients and families.

Key Duties

• Obtain and document detailed personal and family medical histories.
• Interpret complex genetic information and assess hereditary risk.
• Explain genetic testing options, benefits, limitations, and potential outcomes.
• Communicate results clearly and support informed, patient-centered decision-making.
• Collaborate with physicians and specialty teams (e.g., oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, and primary care) to integrate genetics into care plans.
• Coordinate genetic testing workflows and ensure appropriate referrals and follow-up.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong genetics knowledge and ability to interpret genetic data.
• Excellent counseling and communication skills for patients and families.
• Detail-oriented documentation and sound clinical judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.