About this opportunity
USA Health Systems lists this Genetic Counselor - Mitchell Cancer Institute, Children's and Women's Hospital opportunity in mobile, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Provides genetic education, counseling, and support to patients and/or families who have genetic disorders, birth defects, or who may be at risk for inherited conditions
May coordinate and support research activities within area of expertise
Assesses family and medical history and counsels patients and/or families in cases of genetic disorders or birth defects
Discusses benefits and limitations of genetic testing options and obtains informed consent from interested patients.
Assists families in understanding genetic disorders in their families, probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, medical recommendations from the geneticist and recurrence risks
Charts and develops follow-up recommendations for patient
Documents cases and maintains appropriate records, ensuring confidentiality
Develops and presents educational and related programs as appropriate
Communicates medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the patient
Knowledge of human genetic disorders and birth defects
Supervises, advises, and trains clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise
Documents telephone encounters in the medical record
Obtains informed consent from interested patients
Documents in a timely manner according to hospital guidelines
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in genetic counseling from an accredited institution Required
CGC - Certified Genetic Counselor with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent time management, organizational and record keeping skills HighExcellent time management, organizational and record keeping skills High
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team setting
Demonstrates the ability to maintain a positive team concept Demonstrates the ability to maintain a positive team concept
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Moderate to advanced computer skills required Moderate to advanced computer skills required
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, including communicating clearly and sensitively with patients, families, and referring clinicians Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, including communicating clearly and sensitively with patients, families, and referring clinicians
Ability to use good judgment and work independently and in a team setting Ability to use good judgment and work independently and in a team setting
Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
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Worksite address
mobile, AL, 36624, US
Who can apply
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