Genetics Counselor - The Heart Hospital

Genetics Counselor

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

The Genetics Counselor provides professional genetic education, counseling, and help to people and families who have members with birth defects, genetic disorders, or who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Identifies, investigates, interprets, and communicates potential risk factors and options to patients and families.

Onsite position - this position supports multiple cardiac specialty clinics (all at The Heart Hospital location).

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Studies and interprets patient and family historical medical data obtained from patient, medical records, laboratory results and resource material and communicates findings to patients or physicians.
• Maintains appropriate records and writes detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts to patients or referring physicians.
• Discusses testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed outcomes.
• Helps patients and family members to comprehend the diagnosis, probable cause of the disorder, and available management strategies.
• Educates patients and families on alternatives for dealing with the risk of genetic disorders, choosing a course of action, and recurrence risks.
• Serves as an advocate, provides counseling and coordinates family support meetings.
• Advises patients and families regarding financial and community resources.
• Coordinates the scheduling of appointments for general, specialty and outreach genetics clinics to include contacting patients and families, obtaining medical records, notifying patients and referring physicians of upcoming appointments, and documenting missed appointments.
• Advises and consults with local and national lay organizations and community support groups through participation on boards, advisory councils and national meetings.

Key Success Factors:

• Advanced knowledge of human genetic disorders and birth defects, therapies, terminology, medications and equipment.
• Ability to communicate in lay terms medical information, test results, recurrence risk, diagnoses, and proposal treatment.
• Knowledge of community support services.
• Ability to help patients and/or family members in understanding genetic disorders.
• Ability to apply genetic counseling methods and techniques.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, hand held scanning and email.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

• Education - Masters'
• Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience

Certification/License/Registration:

• Board Certified (BC): ABGC Board Cert or within 2 yrs of hire date.