Genetic Counselor

Job Summary:

The Certified Genetic Counselor will provide support services for the MFM Geneticist and the women's health multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing genetic counseling and support to women and families during the prenatal period as well as preconception. The genetic counselor will assess and analyze data to provide individuals and family members with risk factors for specific disorders, syndromes, and procedures. They will provide patients with education, treatment plans, and reassurance regarding genetic and inherited risks, as well as facilitate and interpret all testing and results. The genetic counselor will also facilitate and collaborate between multidisciplinary health care teams to counsel patients on all associated risks, benefits, and limitations of testing during pre-pregnancy and prenatal periods.

Responsibilities:
• Provide genetic counseling to women and families during the preconception and prenatal period.
• Obtain medical and family histories.
• Discuss with the patient which prenatal testing options are appropriate, facilitate decision-making, and provide informed consent for prenatal screening and invasive genetic testing, including chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis.
• Interpret genetic testing results and report results to patients in a timely manner.
• Communicate how inherited diseases and conditions may affect the patient and their families.
• Provide supportive counseling to patients after results are received.
• Work with women's health team, including physicians, mid-levels, perinatal coordinator, patient care coordinators, sonographers, and scheduling staff, to help coordinate care of pregnancy for fetuses with fetal anomalies and genetic conditions.
• Aide in transitioning care of our MFM patients to our pediatric genetic services after delivery.
• Coordinate patient activities for genetics department/clinics.
• Counsel patients and families seen at clinics.
• Provide genetic counseling service for families for whom molecular methods of diagnosis can offer carrier detection and prenatal diagnosis.
• Develop and provide educational services to health professionals and community groups.
• Provide educational opportunities for various learner types affiliated with an academic institution.
• Develop educational materials regarding genetic diseases for health professionals and the lay public.
• Maintain a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• Respect patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilize technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.
• Develop and maintain electronic files as necessary.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills; provide customer service; assist other support staff as necessary; collaborate with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Requires a bachelor's degree in biology, social science, or related field. Master's degree in genetic counseling and appropriate certification. One year of relevant experience is preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply. Must maintain current licensure and certifications with state and accredited program.

About Us:
WMC Advanced Physician Services PC offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, flexible savings account, paid time off, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

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