Details
Posted: 11-May-22
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Required Education: Masters
Categories:
Allied Health
Genetic Counselor
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Internal Number: 107224749
Responsibilities
Under direction of the Division Chief and the senior genetic counselor, the Genetic Counselor will coordinate the UCLA Peds/Adult Genetics Clinic and in addition to attending the craniofacial clinic. In this role, your duties include:
- Provide genetic counseling to patients (inpatient and outpatient) and families in the Peds/Adult Genetics Clinic, Craniofacial clinic
- Coordinate all aspects of clinical genetic testing and serve as clinical liaison to patients and providers seeking services in these clinics.
- Other duties include lecture to professionals and public on genetic counseling, genetic disease and genomic medicine.
- Support the ATLAS return of results process working closely with the Lab GC in the ATLAS Return of Result clinic.
Qualifications - Master of Science in Genetic Counseling conferred by a genetic counseling program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling
- Board eligible/certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
- License or License-eligible from the state of California.
- Professional and current knowledge of the rapidly changing principles and practices of genetics
- Knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of genetic counseling, including risk perception, support mechanisms, defense and coping mechanisms, relationships and decision making processes.
- Ability to perform medical/research literature searches using worldwide databases, such as PUBMED, OMIM and GENEREVIEW
- Ability to read, understand and interpret research studies found in medical literature as related to clinical and research practices.
- Ability to demonstrate independent knowledge-seeking behavior.
- Ability to identify, evaluate and administer appropriate educational materials in order for patients to understand complex genetic information
- Skills in interacting with individuals from a broad range of socioeconomic, educational, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, research personnel and investigators.
- Ability to effectively communicate solutions and clarifications of concerns, problems and quandaries to the respective parties involved.
- Knowledge of patient resource information (i.e. counseling, physician referrals, support groups, community resources)
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
