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Job Summary

Summary
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. Serves across the organization in several specialty clinics including general genetics clinic, metabolic clinic, bone marrow transplant clinic, cystic fibrosis clinic, hearing loss clinic, maternal fetal medicine, neurofibromatosis clinic, disorders of sexual development clinic, and more.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions

• Evaluate the evidence for gene-disease associations
• Collaborates and coordinates patient care with other disciplines and medical specialties
• Assesses individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects.
• Assist in development of patient consents, GC protocols, SOPs, and patient education materials.
• Provide an accurate risk assessment based on data obtained.
• Responds to relevant inquiries from patients, staff and physicians.
  

Education Master's Degree Genetic Counseling required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Genetic Counselor [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience genetics experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong patient/customer service skills. - Good documentation and organizational skills and good attention to detail. - Ability to adhere to detailed survey research protocols. - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - Strong understanding of molecular genetics and general chemistry. - Good attention to detail and analytical.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)

• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

• Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

32 Fruit Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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