Full-Time, Days 8 - 4:30 p.m.

Onsite

Summary:

The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling, supportive and follow up services to patients and family members at high risk for genetic and/or exposure related conditions.

Responsibilities:
• Provides genetic counseling, supportive and follow up services to patients and family members at high risk for genetic and/or exposure related conditions.
• Works with clients in regard to genetic disorders/birth defects after assessing, researching, and interpreting information.
• Provides information and testing recommendations related to managing the situation identified.
• Consults with physicians, allied health professionals, and/ or educators in regard to genetic issues.
• Educates lay persons, teachers, health care professionals, and/or payers through formal/informal presentations, pamphlets, and/or publications.
• Participates in policy/procedure setting regarding genetics issues at the institution and through local, state, or national meetings.
• Expands and develops genetic services through seeking, writing, and administering grants.
• Performs research as appropriate.
• Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience
• Education: Master's degree in Genetic Counseling is required
• Certification: Board Certification/board eligible by the National Board of Genetic Counseling [ABGC] and licensure/ licensure eligible in Ohio is required.
• Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite