JOB SUMMARYThe Genetics Counselor provides professional genetic education, counseling, and help to people and families who have members with birth defects, genetic disorders, or who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Identifies, investigates, interprets, and communicates potential risk factors and options to patients and families.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEStudies and interprets patient and family historical medical data obtained from patient, medical records, laboratory results and resource material and communicates findings to patients or physicians.Maintains appropriate records and writes detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts to patients or referring