Genetics Counselor

Genetic Counselor

The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling by assessing family history of patients and/or families in cases of suspected hereditary syndromes. The GC assists patients and families to comprehend if they are at increased risk of developing diseases. Recommends gene testing when appropriate and provide results and follow-up counseling and recommendations for patients.

Implements core GC skills and competencies which include:

• Assesses family history, completes pedigree, and counsels patients and/or families in cases of suspected hereditary cancer syndromes; assists families to comprehend risk of an increased chance of developing cancer.
• Recommends genetic testing as appropriate. Order gene testing. Provides disclosure of test results, the meaning of the results and follow-up counseling.
• Provides patients recommendations for cancer screening and risk reduction strategies based on the individual's level of risk
• Clear documentation with all elements required for new patient and result disclosure patient appointments
• Utilize EMR as required for Genetic Counselors
• Maintains patient database
• Presents patients at weekly case conference
• Recognize need for professional growth and takes steps to achieve
• Point person for Jefferson referring and treatment team providers for questions regarding hereditary risk and gene testing
• Implements clinical practice under supervision from GC, MD

Education:

Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling

AND

Experience:

New graduate to 3 years' experience. Boarded/licensed experience preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

Eligible for and then required Board Certification in Genetic Counseling. PA, NJ licenses and if requested Delaware

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.