Genetic Counselor Specialist — On-Call Patient Care Expert

Legacy Health; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Genetic Counselor Specialist to provide direct patient care and genetic counseling within Medical Genetics. The role emphasizes compassionate, non-directive counseling and adherence to NSGC guidelines in communication and documentation.

Responsibilities include taking family histories, explaining risks and benefits of diagnostic procedures, coordinating care across departments, and delivering timely letters to referring providers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in genetic counseling.
• Genetic Counselor License required; ABMG/ABGC certified or board eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides genetic counseling to patients and utilizes NSGC guidelines and department protocols.
• Collects data and coordinates clinical case plans, prepares three generation pedigrees, and collaborates with ultrasound and lab departments.
• Communicates results to families and coordinates with referring care providers, with timely documentation and letters to providers.
• Participates in community and professional education and staff development.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Education

Master’s degree in genetic counseling

Job description

Legacy Health is seeking a Genetic Counselor Specialist to provide direct patient care and genetic counseling within Medical Genetics. The role emphasizes compassionate, non-directive counseling and adherence to NSGC guidelines in communication and documentation.

Responsibilities include taking family histories, explaining risks and benefits of diagnostic procedures, coordinating care across departments, and delivering timely letters to referring providers.