Genetic Counselor

Overview

Genetic Counselor I (2600009R)

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). 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.

Minimum Education
Masteru
2019s Degree ABGC/ACGC accredited genetic counseling training program (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
0 years (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
New Graduate

Required Licenses and Certifications
Board certified or board eligible. (Required)
Board ceritified 1 Year (Preferred)

• 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; respond to provider and/or patientu
  2019s 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 - 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 respond 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 othersu
  2019 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 take 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 - Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
• Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) - Organizational Commitment/Identification;
  Teamwork/Communication;
  Performance Improvement/Problem-solving;
  Cost Management/Financial Responsibility;
  Safety.

Primary Location - District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations - Shepherd…