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GENETICS COUNSELOR
Job Title: GENETICS COUNSELOR
Job Code: 5046
FLSA: E
Job Level: G2
Revised Date: 07/01/2022
Supervisory Responsibility: No
General Description of the Job Class
To create, develop and implement specialized clinical practice in the specific area of clinical genetics. Work independently and function as part of a medical genetics team under the supervision of a medical geneticist.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Gather and review pertinent medical records and preparation for clinic visit.
Take a family pedigree and medical history and interpretation of same.
Participate in clinical evaluation of patient.
Provide information about the medical genetic diagnosis, etiology, inheritance patterns, and risk of occurrence and reoccurrence.
Provide information about available reproductive options and prenatal diagnosis where appropriate.
Prepare case summaries and genetic counseling letter.
Coordinate scheduling of appointments for general, specialty and outreach genetics clinics.
Train and supervise graduate genetic counseling students in their clinical experiences.
Advise and consult with local and national lay organizations and community support groups through participation on boards, advisory councils and national meetings.
Conduct research in the field of genetic counseling.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited program
Experience
Board Certification or eligible by the American Board Of Genetic Counselors (ABGC).
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Board Certification or eligible by the American Board Of Genetic Counselors (ABGC).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Strong Psychological Counseling Skills
Ability to work in a complex, emotional and stressful environment.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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