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    Genetic Counselor - Baltimore, United States - American Society Of Gene & Cell Therapy

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    Description
    Interviews and counsels patients either at risk for or affected with genetic disorders. Responsible for pre-, peri-, and post-natal genetic counseling of referred individuals.

    Takes family, medical, and pregnancy histories, assesses genetic risks, logs information, makes referrals to appropriate specialists, and explains genetic information.

    Education

    Master's degree in Genetic Counseling. Required
    Experience

    Prior work experience not required Required and
    1-2 years 2 years genetic counseling experience Preferred
    Licenses and Certifications

    ABGC - American Board of Genetic Counseling American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certification Preferred and
    Must be certified within one year of hire. Required
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Verbal and written communication skills.
    Basic computer skills preferred.
    Collects genetic information preparing for each patient referred.

    Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.

    Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
    Explains to patients and their family members genetic risks, diagnosis, and available intervention. Supplies pertinent written information to patients and physicians.

    Gathers information and utilizes resources from various sources; calculates or cites empiric genetic risks to each individual patient or family member.

    Gives lectures and educational sessions on genetic counseling and medical genetics issues to residents, staff, and community.
    Identifies at-risk individuals and offers appropriate tests and referrals to genetic specialists.
    Interviews patients by taking family, medical, and pregnancy histories to identify significant genetic and environmental risk factors.

    Maintains patients' files and records, such as number of patients counseled and types of referrals, according to departmental and laboratory standards.

    Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams, in meetings and on committees, and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.

    Performs other duties as assigned.
    Prepares letters to patients and physicians after counseling session.
    Receives referrals and schedules appointments within a week of referral and logs with accuracy.
    Interviews and counsels patients either at risk for or affected with genetic disorders. Responsible for pre-, peri-, and post-natal genetic counseling of referred individuals.

    Takes family, medical, and pregnancy histories, assesses genetic risks, logs information, makes referrals to appropriate specialists, and explains genetic information.

    Collects genetic information preparing for each patient referred. Explains to patients and their family members genetic risks, diagnosis, and available intervention. Supplies pertinent written information to patients and physicians.

    Gathers information and utilizes resources from various sources; calculates or cites empiric genetic risks to each individual patient or family member.

    Gives lectures and educational sessions on genetic counseling and medical genetics issues to residents, staff, and community. Identifies at-risk individuals and offers appropriate tests and referrals to genetic specialists. Interviews patients by taking family, medical, and pregnancy histories to identify significant genetic and environmental risk factors.

    Maintains patients' files and records, such as number of patients counseled and types of referrals, according to departmental and laboratory standards.

    Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams, in meetings and on committees, and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.

    Prepares letters to patients and physicians after counseling session. Receives referrals and schedules appointments within a week of referral and logs with accuracy.

    Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.

    Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. medical genetics, intervention, hospital, laboratory, computer, service improvement, written communication skills, quality standards, work experience, empiric, safety standards, basic computer skills, interviews, counseling, diagnosis, genetic counseling, supplies, Clinical Pharmacist, Psychologist, Research Assistant - NLP-Medical Treatment Laboratory, Physician Assistant, Clinical Research Technician, Clinical Research Consultant, Psychology Technician, Clinical Psychologist Intern, HIV & Cancer Researcher, Social Worker

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