"Genetic Counselor 1"

Overview

The Genetic Counselor provides routine genetic counseling to individual patients and families within clinical and healthcare research environments. Responsibilities include direct patient interaction, follow-up after clinical consultations, and communication with patients, families, and healthcare providers. The role involves genetic lab support, patient advocacy, gathering patient history, and managing relevant medical and research records. The Genetic Counselor will also provide education on genetic conditions, track test results, participate in case conferences and continuing education events, and supervise trainees. This position may include coordination of patient recruitment and data collection for research studies, contributing to research, and ensuring seamless flow of information and resources for genetic testing and results.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG).
2. Thorough knowledge of human and medical genetics principles and theories. Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret genetic and clinical data.
3. Ability to provide genetic counseling and communicate medical information clearly to patients and healthcare providers. Skilled at serving as a liaison between patients and clinical staff.
4. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proven experience with genetic data entry and database management.
5. Demonstrated independence, problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling. Connecticut licensure required.
2. Familiarity with genomic data, tools, databases, and additional online resources.
3. Experience in related medical fields such as cardiology, pediatrics, or cardiac surgery.
4. Previous exposure to clinical research, including research protocol development and management.
5. Ability to manage genetic research projects, including patient consent and recruitment, data management, and collaboration with research teams.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Obtains and assesses patient and family medical and psycho-social histories.
2. Prepares summary of patients’ medical history for review.
3. Assesses information and refers cases to appropriate clinic or counselors.
4. Discusses results of diagnostic tests with higher level authority to determine direction of counseling plans.
5. Coordinates nationwide consultation services for patients and families involved in genetic counseling.
6. Develops genetic information material for distribution to potential patients and families.
7. Counsels and explains genetic services to patients and families.
8. Coordinates case review sessions for patients and families.
9. Ensures appropriate counseling support is developed and implemented for individuals and families.
10. Evaluates genetic counseling progress of individual or family and reports progress to higher authority.
11. Interprets genetic testing results and counseling assistance.
12. Develops written reports on family pedigree and profiles.
13. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Genetics or a related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG).

Job Category: Professional

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type: Full time

Work Model: Hybrid