Genetic Counselor - Mitchell Cancer Institute, Children's and Women's Hospital

Responsibilities: Provides genetic education, counseling, and support to patients and/or families who have genetic disorders, birth defects, or who may be at risk for inherited conditions May coordinate and support research activities within area of expertise Assesses family and medical history and counsels patients and/or families in cases of genetic disorders or birth defects Discusses benefits and limitations of genetic testing options and obtains informed consent from interested patients. Assists families in understanding genetic disorders in their families, probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, medical recommendations from the geneticist and recurrence risks Charts and develops follow-up recommendations for patient Documents cases and maintains appropriate records, ensuring confidentiality Develops and presents educational and related programs as appropriate Communicates medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient Knowledge of human genetic disorders and birth defects Supervises, advises, and trains clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise Documents telephone encounters in the medical record Obtains informed consent from interested patients Documents in a timely manner according to hospital guidelines Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assigned

Additional Information: Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications: Master's Degree in genetic counseling from an accredited institution Required CGC - Certified Genetic Counselor with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent time management, organizational and record keeping skills High Excellent time management, organizational and record keeping skills High Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting Demonstrates the ability to maintain a positive team concept Demonstrates the ability to maintain a positive team concept Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Moderate to advanced computer skills required Moderate to advanced computer skills required Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, including communicating clearly and sensitively with patients, families, and referring clinicians Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, including communicating clearly and sensitively with patients, families, and referring clinicians Ability to use good judgment and work independently and in a team setting Ability to use good judgment and work independently and in a team setting Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner