Genetic Counselor Job Description

Genetic Counselors Genetic counselors assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects.

Genetic Counselor Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Genetic Counselor to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement;
  • Identifies appropriate research opportunities for patients; and if desired by patients, facilitates patient participation;
  • Assist laboratory revenue cycle coordinator with the establishment of CPT coding for genetic tests to ensure regulatory compliance;
  • All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”;
  • The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care;
  • Proficient in the Core Skills of Genetic Counseling as outline by the National society of Genetic Counselors;
  • Provides genetic counseling services and coordinates care for prenatal, pediatric, specialty genetic clinics;
  • Provides education on the natural history, management, genetics, and inheritance of genetic disorders with language tailored to patients and families;
  • Coordinates several research studies, including disease specific multisite studies;
  • Provides written documentation/reports of test results, summaries, recommendations, and support groups;
  • In-depth knowledge of healthcare delivery;
  • Opportunity to co-author journal publications and present results at national meetings;
  • Masters all necessary functions in Epic or current Lurie Children’s electronic medical record software;
  • Helps coordinate general and specialty genetics clinics as assigned;
  • Coordinates genetic testing of patient and appropriate family members, including obtaining insurance authorization.

Requirements:

  • Education: Master’s degree in genetic counseling or related field required;
  • Experience: One year of cancer genetic counseling experience preferred;
  • Experience in pediatric genetics preferred, but not required;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of database software and basic statistical analysis preferred;
  • Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in education and experience, plus 4 years of related experience;
  • One year of clinical experience preferred;
  • Master’s degree in human genetics or genetic counselor;
  • Certification from the American Board of Medical Genetics or American Board of Genetic Counselors.

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