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Genetic Counselor

Emory Healthcare
place Atlanta, 30320
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Cancer
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
ECT
Families
Individuals

About Job

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare w e fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources,

ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career

and be what you want to be.

We Provide

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
  • Family-focused benefits
  • Wellness incentives
  • Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
  • And more!

Description

Hybrid Shift: 8a-4:30p 3 days in person and 2 days telehealth visits

  • Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families according to established practices, policies and procedures within the context of the department's genetic clinics and programs including, but not limited to, general genetics clinics, metabolic disease clinics, specialty clinics, prenatal/preconception clinics, cancer risk assessment clinics, outreach clinics, Newborn Screening program, Nutrition Program, Lysosomal Storage Disease Program, and Infusion Center. Supports genetic laboratory operations through coordination of diagnostic lab testing, result reporting, and consultation with patients and clients.
  • Assists with training students, interns, residents, fellows, and volunteers.
  • Participates in genetic research initiatives as required by program leaders.
  • Supports clinical and research initiatives through local, regional, or national presentations, publications, and teaching opportunities. Performs related responsibilities as required.
  • Perinatal genetics experience is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited ABGC training program.
  • Board certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
  • One year of experience as a genetic counselor or related experience.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Cancer

Issues

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Cancer Patients
School

Settings

Faith-based organizations
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Military