Genetic Counselor II

Minimum Education
Master's Degree ABGC/ACGC accredited genetic counseling training program (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
4 years Practicing genetic counselor (Required)
2 years Experience in student supervision (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Foster student trainee growth.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Licensure & Certification Board certified. (Required)

Language

Arabic (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities
Patient Services

• Obtain medical and family history of patients and review pertinet medical records.

• Perform risk assessment and discuss the pattern of inheritance pertinent to the specific disorder(s) that have been diagnosed in the family, and review recurrence risks for at-risk family members.

• Perform a psychosocial assessment and provide psychosocial support; counsel patients regarding available testing options and explore the risks and benefits of testing.

• Complete chart notes or summaries of the counseling session for the family, medical records, and the referring physician with guidance from a senior genetic counselor; provide backup support for other genetic counselors in the department.

• Provide appropriate written information to families about support groups and resources for their specific disorder or circumstance; facilitate referrals as needed; respond to patient's questions/concerns in a timely manner.

• Triage of questions from administrative staff, outside hospitals, and physicians.

Advocacy

• Promote genetic disease awareness.

Research

• Review current literature and recommended guidelines for upcoming patients.

• Provide up-to-date information regarding clinical trials and/or research as they relate to the patient care.

Education

• Remain up-to-date with current genetic literature.

• Attend regional and national meetings and disseminate information learned at the following genetic counselor meeting.

• Acively participate in monthly journal club.

• Achieve genetic counseling board certification.

• Permit students/trainee to shadow daily responsibilities that relate to patient care.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance