Genetic Counselor: Risk Assessment & Family Support

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a skilled counselor to assess and advise individuals and families on inherited conditions like cardiovascular disease and cancer. Responsibilities include providing information, referring patients to specialists, and explaining lab results. Critical thinking, active listening, and effective communication are essential skills. The ideal candidate will engage in continuous learning and research about genetics. This role offers an impactful opportunity in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand written documents.
• Attention to understanding patient needs without interruption.
• Skill in identifying and evaluating options for solutions.
• Awareness of social cues and reactions.
• Effective communication of information.
• Logical reasoning to evaluate alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about the inheritance of various diseases.
• Refer patients to specialists or community resources.
• Prepare educational materials for patients or medical personnel.
• Interpret laboratory results and explain findings to patients.
• Stay updated on developments in genetics.
• Engage in research activities related to genetics.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Active listening

Complex problem solving

Social perceptiveness

Speaking

Critical thinking

Job description

Course Advisor is looking for a skilled counselor to assess and advise individuals and families on inherited conditions like cardiovascular disease and cancer. Responsibilities include providing information, referring patients to specialists, and explaining lab results. Critical thinking, active listening, and effective communication are essential skills. The ideal candidate will engage in continuous learning and research about genetics. This role offers an impactful opportunity in healthcare.