Genetic Counselor III

The Genetic Counselor III is a grant supported role that will be responsible to provide genetic counseling services to patients through CNMC on site or at designated outreach centers. Obtain medical and family histories, review pertinent medical records, counsel families regarding underlying diagnosis/medical findings including natural history and inheritance pattern (if applicable), and write counseling letters when indicated. Promote genetic disease awareness. Coordinate and supervise genetic counselor student rotators. Required to participate in extra department projects that promote the enhancement and dissemination of genetic knowledge. Master's degree from an ABGC/ACGC accredited genetic counseling training program. Board certified. Minimum 10 years experience working as a genetic counselor.

Minimum Education
Master's Degree ABGC/ACGC accredited genetic counseling training program (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
10 years Practicing genetic counselor. (Required)
2 years Experience in scholarly activity (Preferred)

Language

Arabic (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Foster student training growth.
Ability to work as part of a team towards research goals.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Board Certified. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Patient Services

• Create online genetic information/protocols. Estimate 8 hours of work per each genetic condition to include
  description of condition and recommended screening and/or treatments = 5 genetic conditions/protocols per
  week (>650 genetic conditions screened)
• Daily office hours for consultation with local providers for abnormal results (1 consultation = 1 hour)
• Obtain medical and family history of patients and review pertinent medical records.

• Perform risk assessment and discuss the pattern of inheritance pertinent to the specific disorder(s) that have been diagnosed in the family, and review recurrence risks for at-risk family members.

• Perform a psychosocial assessment and provide psychosocial support; counsel patients regarding available testing options and explore the risks and benefits of testing.

• Complete chart notes or summaries of the counseling session for the family, medical records, and the referring physician with guidance from a senior genetic counselor; provide backup support for other genetic counselors in the department.

• Provide appropriate written information to families about support groups and resources for their specific disorder or circumstance; facilitate referrals as needed; respond to patient's questions/concerns in a timely manner .

• Triage questions from administrative staff, outside hospitals, and physicians.

Advocacy

• Promote genetic disease awareness.

Research

• Review current literature and recommended guidelines for upcoming patients.

• Provide up-to-date information regarding clinical trials and/or research as they relate to patient care.

Education

• Remain up-to-date with current genetic literature.

• Attend regional and national meetings and disseminate information learned at the following genetic counselor meeting.

• Actively participate in monthly journal club.

• Maintain genetic counseling board certification.

• Involved in at least one extra department project per year to promote the enhancement and dissemination of genetic knowledge.

• Serve as a supervisor/coordinator for student genetic counseling rotations for at least one student per year permitting student availability.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance