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Job description
Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time
8:00 AM
Shift End Time
4:30 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
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Job Description
Genetic counseling providers offer consultative services to patients and families including analyzing genetic information and diagnostic test reports to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders and syndromes, discussing testing options with patients and families, interpreting laboratory results, and communicating findings to patients, families, and care team members. Genetic counselors are active team members in clinical care and research.
Experience
3-5 years of relevant experience as a genetic counselor
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a fast-paced clinical setting
Experience in pediatric genetics or relevant subspecialty
Interest in clinical research endeavors
Interest in training and mentoring learners of multiple disciplines
Familiarity with pre-natal/post-natal genetic counseling and cardiac genetics
Prior experience partnering with Maternal Fetal Medicine teams and physicians
Education
Master’s degree in genetic counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling accredited program
Certification Summary
Certified with National Board Certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
Licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to express cultural sensitivity while working with patients and families from diverse backgrounds
Psychosocial skills to communicate sensitive and complex testing results in a compassionate manner
Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Familiarity with health information privacy rules
Job Responsibilities
Provides genetic counseling consultative services to patients and families ...
Analyzes genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for genetic disorders and syndromes.
Communicates complex genetic concepts using accessible language ...
Discusses testing options and the associated risks, benefits, and limitations with patients and families.
Provides information to team members regarding the genetic laboratory tests ...
Informs recommendations for appropriate consultations, resources, and follow up for cases with abnormal results.
Provides clinical interpretation of genetic laboratory results.
Counsels patients and family members ...
Reviews laboratory work, literature, and patient histories ...
Leads division quality initiatives to ensure genetic testing performed is of high quality.
Collaborates with team members ...
Ensures genetics and genomic services are provided consistent with biomedical ethics best practices.
Represents Children’s in a professional and highly ethical manner.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
2220 North Druid Hills Road
Job Family
Laboratory Services
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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