About this role
Overview
Provides genetic counseling to individuals or families, coordinates screening and diagnostic testing, and provides follow-up.
Responsibilities
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Coordinates aspects of genetic consultations for individuals and families.
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Provides triage for referrals, incoming calls, and inpatient consults.
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Obtains and evaluates individual, pregnancy, medical, and family histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions in a patient, their offspring, and other family members.
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Discusses the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management for genetic or medical conditions with patients and families.
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Identifies and coordinates genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies for the genetic assessment.
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Explains the clinical implications of the results of genetic laboratory tests or other diagnostic testing.
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Integrates genetic laboratory results and other diagnostic studies with the personal and family histories to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions.
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Evaluates a patient’s or family’s response to the genetic information reviewed and provide counseling.
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Provides written documentation of phone calls and office notes in the electronic medical record and for families.
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Participates in the teaching of residents, medical students, and other students. Participates in the supervision of genetic counseling students.
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Assists with data entry and maintenance of the department database.
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Participates in ongoing research activities of the program and the development of department protocols.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or the equivalent in education and experience required.
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Excellent communication skills required.
Required Licensure/Certifications
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Licensed Genetic Counselor NH OR Temp Lic Gen Counselor NH within 14 days
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Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) OR Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC-ABMGG) within 1095 days
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If certified Genetic counselor prior to 1991, certification from the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics required