Genetic Counselor

## Genetic Counselor Apply:
Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside:
Full time:
Posted Today:

** OVERVIEW
* * This role provides genetic counseling and helps coordinate patient care by collecting medical and family history, educating patients, and arranging follow-up care.
** This role primarily serves cancer patients while providing support and coverage for general and prenatal genetics patients.
** It also supports community education, maintains accurate patient records and educational resources, and serves as a resource for genetics-related questions while following professional ethics and continuing education requirements.
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* SCHEDULE:

** 40-hours per week
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Facilitates comprehensive patient care. Includes:
Provides description of genetic counseling process during initial patient contact, gathers relevant information including medical records/family history and obtains appropriate current medical literature. Ensures the distribution of a summary letter to the patient and referral source in a timely fashion.
* ** Presents relevant recommendations at regular tumor board and cancer committee meetings.
*** Assists/conducts counseling session:
Coordinates further care and follow-up.
* Participates in community and professional education. Accommodates the majority of requests by community and professional groups for lectures. Organizes and presents educational conference as funding is available and need is demonstrated.
* Participates in obtaining and utilizing grant funding as it is available. Ensures maximal use of grant funds.
* Promotes public awareness of the regional genetics service. Functions as a regional community resource for genetic disease-related inquiries.
* Maintains patient data for yearly statistics. Maintains documentation of the number of referrals, the referral source and patient demographic information. Maintains statistics on indication for referral and diagnosis.
* Attends continuing education programs, attending appropriate educations seminars on a yearly basis, as funding permits.
* Maintains current educational materials. Maintains up-to-date patient educational materials in sufficient quantities and maintains current medical resources used by the department staff and other medical professions.
* Provide genetic counseling and medical care as needed for position newborn screen cases. Provides information to the State of IL NBS program, as needed.
* Act as an educational resource/mentor for individuals interested in medicine and the field of medical genetics.
* Provide genetic counseling services that follow the code of ethics guidelines established by the NSGC/ABGC.
** CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
** To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality
- Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance;
Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service
- Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance;
Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service;
Meets commitments;
Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners;
Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering
- Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views;
Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work;
Gives and welcomes…