Job Description

Description
Genetics Counselor
Full-time, Monday - Friday. Variable hours: 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Summary
Provide genetic counseling to patients, perform risk assessment for various genetic diseases. Provide verbal and written reports to physicians.
Responsibilities
Genetic Counseling: Take full family and medical histories and document in patient's record. Counsel patients for specific indications as per protocols. Follow-up as needed (interpret results of testing).
Coordination of Services: Arrange follow-up services after amniocentesis or other lab work. Record and report results to all parties. Participate in lab meetings to discuss abnormal results. Discuss cases periodically with physician supervisor.
Education and Research: Research pertinent medical information for patients and physicians; medical records, medical journals. Attend rounds at Norwalk Hospital or other cancer centers. Attend at least one conference per year. Assist with planning educational in-services.
Doctor/Patient Communication: Draft clear, informative letters and chart notes to document in person counseling and follow-up. Do phone consults on specific genetic risk giving to medical staff.
Promotion and marketing: Draft letters and other material updating physicians we serve about genetic issues and new testing. Design brochures for physicians’ offices, etc. Promote program to community (i.e.: health fairs, etc.).
Special Projects: Initiate and complete two projects per year to enhance our service and or patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Qualifications
M.S. in Genetic Counseling and zero to six months experience required; one to two years of experience preferred.
Board Certification by the American College of Medical Genetics preferred.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Working Conditions
Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 392
Department: Cancer Center
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly, commensurate with experience

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Monday to Friday,

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