Genetic Counselor - Prenatal Diagnostic Center

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) plan

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

OU Health's Prenatal Diagnostic Center seeks a Genetic Counselor I to provide genetic counseling under supervision. This position targets individuals newly certified or with limited experience, emphasizing skill development and integration into interdisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities include discussing genetic conditions, collecting family histories, interpreting test results, documenting findings, and participating in research and education activities with faculty.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program is required.
• Newly certified genetic counselors or those with limited experience are welcome.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling information and psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Assess histories, interpret genetic tests, and report results to patients.
• Maintain accurate written documentation and records.
• Participate in clinical education and faculty research activities.

Skills

Genetic counseling knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

Job description

Position Title: Genetic Counselor - Prenatal Diagnostic Center

Department: Prenatal Diagnostic Center

Job Description:

General Description:

The Genetic Counselor I provides genetic counseling services to patients and families under established protocols and clinical supervision. This role is intended for newly certified genetic counselors or those with limited professional experience and emphasizes skill development, knowledge application, and integration into interdisciplinary care teams.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position.

• Provides clear and concise information about genetic conditions and psychosocial support to patients and families. Facilitates with the patient informed decision-making about testing, management, and reproductive alternatives, as appropriate.
• Assesses psychosocial factors, recognizing social, educational, and cultural issues. Identifies, coordinates, interprets, and explains genetic laboratory tests and results, and reports other diagnostic studies to the patient.
• Elicits and interprets individual, family, medical, developmental, and reproductive histories. Determines mode of inheritance and risk of transmission of genetic conditions and birth defects.
• Evaluates the patient's or family's responses to the condition or risk of recurrence and provides client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance.
• Provides accurate and timely written documentation of medical information and records to families, primary care providers or referral entity.
• May conduct clinical research in the field of genetics, assist faculty in research projects, and write clinical case reports.
• Participates with faculty in educational activities as requested.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program required.

Experience: No experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) issued by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) required.
• Active Licensed Genetic Counselor (LGC) issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Health required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of practices and procedures within genetic counseling.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to gather, evaluate, and interpret data.
• Ability to be attentive to understand the problem and make a decision which will benefit the patient.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to come up with alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Critical thinking and innovative skills.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.