Genetic Counselor

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This position will be a project coordinator and also genetic counselor to conduct the genetic counselling to patients with positive genetic findings related to hypercholesterolemia from genomic screening. The position will report to the project investigator to perform research project related activities. Specially, the position will assist the principal investigator to coordinate a large group of researchers, clinicians, and project staff to conduct a genomic screen project in clinic at Yale New Haven Hospital.

The position will coordinate the project related activities that include project meetings, project reporting, IRB related issues, patient counselling and patient family communication. The position will provide communication with patients and providers about genetic testing and results and assist with billing. Triage patient referrals or professional inquiries for genetic consultation, including ascertainment of acuity of problem and of the type of evaluation required with support of clinical geneticists.

Obtain patient history and review and analyze pertinent records, including medical records, and research records. Serve as a patient advocate by assisting family with referrals for services, assisting administrative team as needed with special scheduling issues and determination of financial coverage/authorization for special tests, and identifying research studies. Document patient-related activities in medical records. Participate in follow-up by tracking test results, reviewing as appropriate with the M.D. team member and conveying those results to patients, and the primary care provider(s).

Participate in case conferences, services, and teaching, including continuing education events which are relevant to the position. As appropriate, supervise trainees in genetic counseling. Perform special projects as needed.

• Thorough knowledge of theories and principles of human and medical genetics and genomics.
• Ability to obtain and evaluate a detailed pedigree using standardized nomenclature.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information obtained from any appropriate resource material relevant.
• Skilled at project coordination and management, providing comprehensive information to families and to health care providers regarding the etiology, inheritance, incidence/carrier risks, and natural history/prognosis for genetic condition/diseases in culturally appropriate terms that each will comprehend.

• 1. Interpret and evaluate patient and family medical histories to determine suitability for genetic counseling.
  2. Analyze medical, diagnostic and genetic tests and interpret results for patients and families.
  3. Evaluate and recommend follow-up treatment for individual patients.
  4. Arrange patient referrals to medical specialists for further evaluation.
  5. Plan, coordinate and organize patient’s genetic counseling programs.
  6. Design and prepare portions of genetic research projects.
  7. Write and edit articles for professional journals.
  8. Provide consultation to patients on details of the diagnosis and resources available.
  9. Formulate criteria and guidelines for the development of counseling plans.
  10. Diagnose genetic problems and develop short and long-term genetic counseling plans.

Master's Degree in Genetics or a related field and two years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG).

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug…