[Hiring] Pediatric Genetic Counselor @Hurley Health Services

Role Description

Genetic counselors help identify families at possible risk of a genetic condition by gathering and analyzing family history and inheritance patterns and calculating chances of recurrence. They provide information about genetic testing and related procedures.

• Collaborates with Neonatology providers to counsel patients virtually, monitor abnormal test results from genetic tests.
• Communicate using genetics expertise with the Neonatology provider to conduct research, education or community outreach.
• Performs genetic counseling in accordance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Scope of Practice guidelines.
• Identifies and coordinates appropriate genetic counseling.
• Discuss results with the physician and communicate with the patient.
• Documents using EPIC.
• May assist with data collection.
• Provides essential genetic counseling services to patients and their families virtually (via telehealth) on various genetic topics.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with the Neonatology providers and care team related to patient care, genetics education, community outreach, and potentially research.
• Coordinates appropriate genetic testing and interpretation of the results for patients and their families.
• Reports results to the patient and the referring provider.
• Reviews abnormal genetic test results with neonatal care team and communicates results to patients and their families.
• Provides patients, families, and healthcare providers education about genetic conditions and available resources as needed.
• Stay updated on industry advancements and best practices in genetic counseling.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Utilizes new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited genetic counseling training program.
• ACMG/ABGC board certified.
• Michigan Medical Board License.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Is proficient with electronic medical records systems.