The Genetic Counselor I will be responsible for providing genetic counseling services in a clinical, research, or laboratory environment. Obtain medical and family histories, review pertinent medical records. Assess, interpret, and report laboratory diagnostic results (if applicable). In addition, the GC1 may counsel families regarding underlying diagnosis/medical findings including natural history and inheritance pattern (if applicable). Master's degree from an ABGC/ACGC accredited genetic counseling training program. Board certified or eligible.

Functional Accountabilities
Patient Services

• Obtain medical and family history of patients and review pertinent medical records.

• Perform risk assessment relevant to 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.

• May perform a psycho-social assessment and provide psycho-social 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 appropriate written information to families about support groups and resources for their specific disorder or circumstance; facilitate referrals as needed.

• Respond to provider and/or patient's questions/concerns in a timely manner.

Research

• Review current literature and recommended guidelines for upcoming patients or reporting laboratory testing results.

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

• Remain up to date with current genetic literature.

Education

• Communicate with mentor regarding progress and expectations on a monthly basis.

Clinical Laboratory Services (If Applicable)

• Provides basic provider services (e.g. follow-up phone calls, requests information or repeat specimens, etc).

• Aid in evaluating and reporting testing results, including variant interpretation.

• Aid in the development and utilization management of genetic tests.

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

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

Minimum Work Experience
0 years (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Board certified or board eligible. .