Non-Clinical - Patient Educator

Cynet Health; Anchorage (AK); À distance; USD 83 000 - 99 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Cynet Health is seeking a Non-Clinical - Patient Educator (Genetic Counselor) for a 13-week remote assignment. The role involves meeting families and patients, collecting information, analyzing family histories, and guiding genetic testing decisions.

You will educate patients about risks, options, and reproductive implications while coordinating with care teams. Responsibilities include teaching healthcare professionals, preparing educational materials, and supporting departmental quality

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program.
• National Certified Genetic Counselor (NCGC) certification.
• Minimum state license as a Genetic Counselor.

Responsabilités

• Meet families and patients to collect information and assess genetic risk.
• Analyze and interpret family histories to identify inherited conditions.
• Explain and coordinate genetic testing options and results.
• Educate patients and families about genetic risks, options, and reproductive implications.

Connaissances

Genetic counseling

Patient education

Oncology knowledge

Hematology knowledge

Formation

Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling

National Certified Genetic Counselor

Description du poste

Non-Clinical - Patient Educator

Profession: Genetic Counselor

Specialty: Genetic Counselor

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day 4x8-Hour

Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience preferred, 2 years preferred in Oncology/Hematology

License: Valid State License required

Certifications:

• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program
• National Certified Genetic Counselor

Must-Have:

• Experience in Oncology/Hematology preferred

Description:This position will work remotely.IT equipment will be provided.Tentative schedule is Monday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Alaska Time.There will be some meetings/conferences that occur at different hours.Clinicians are expected to be flexible with hours to support necessary functions of this role.The role involves meeting families and patients to collect information.Responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting family histories.Facilitation of appropriate genetic tests will be conducted.Genetic concerns and conditions will be identified through the assessment.Ethical directives will be considered in all assessments.Patients and families will be assessed for their reproductive risk and educational needs.Information will be provided about complex genetic conditions.Families will be informed of genetic testing options and assisted in arrangements.Specialty consultations to other health care staff will be provided as needed.Participation in teaching health care professionals and local conferences is expected.Educational programs about genetics for office personnel will be coordinated.Patients will be educated about genetic risks and options.Probability of recurrence and diagnostic methods will be explained.Assistance will be provided in identifying differential diagnosis and patient management needs.Patient care coordination with other health care providers will be essential.Optional participation in the Ethical Issues Care committee is allowed.Preparation of written educational materials will be part of the responsibilities.Participation in cancer case conferences and tumor boards is required.Database maintenance for the genetic counseling program is to be assisted.Confidentiality of all patient information will be recognized and maintained.Participation in departmental quality improvement processes is expected.Responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and obtaining CEUs is required.A conducive work environment for efficient department operations will be maintained.Response to emergency and disaster situations according to hospital procedures is required.Completion of competency plans for assigned job and department is necessary.