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- Responsible for analyzing the intake information and determining if appropriate appointments have been scheduled.
- Demonstrates knowledge, competency skills and intervention techniques in GC clinical services.
- Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based upon analysis of risk, benefit and cost.
- Ensures proper completion of counseling paperwork.
- Responsible for the communication of both normal and abnormal results and coordinating appropriate follow-up with medical geneticist.
- May provide case management for complex genetic cases, including coordinating medical recommendations, testing, and ongoing counseling.
- Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions; makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
- Acts as consultant to referring physicians regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to the management of their patients.
- Participates in regular staff meetings; works to establish her/himself as a team member, providing coverage for colleagues as necessary.
- Provides genetic counseling in accordance w/applicable standards of professional care, e.g., compliance with GDB/AFP Program regulations.
- Attends continuous education courses, meetings, and reviews medical literature. Stays current in GC field.
- Provides case management for complex genetic cases, including coordinating medical recommendations, testing, and ongoing counseling.
- Contributes to quality/development of clinical services, participates in specialty sections, and coordinates specific services or specific projects.
- Actively participates in outreach, education, and training activities.
Educational Requirements:
- Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling.
Licensure/Certification/Registration Requirements:
- ABGC/ABMG certification.
- California Department of Public Health Genetic Counselor license.
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in genetic counseling and proficient in all genetic counselor core functions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrates refined analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills.
- Ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form. Demonstrates organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual skills a plus.
- Working Title: Genetic Counselor II – Cancer Institute
- Department: Cancer Institute
- Business Entity: Academic / Research
- Job Category: Pathology/Lab
- Job Specialty: Medical Genetics
- Position Type: Full-time
- Shift Length: 8 hour shift
- Shift Type: Day
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