What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetic Counselor position at Akron Children's?
Full Time
40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Onsite, 5 days/week
Summary
The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling, supportive and follow up services to patients and family members at high risk for genetic and/or exposure related conditions.
Responsibilities
Technical Expertise
FTE: 1.000000
40 Hours/Week
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Onsite, 5 days/week
Summary
The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling, supportive and follow up services to patients and family members at high risk for genetic and/or exposure related conditions.
Responsibilities
- Provides genetic counseling, supportive and follow up services to patients and family members at high risk for genetic and/or exposure related conditions.
- Works with clients in regard to genetic disorders/birth defects after assessing, researching, and interpreting information.
- Provides information and testing recommendations related to managing the situation identified.
- Consults with physicians, allied health professionals, and/ or educators in regard to genetic issues.
- Educates lay persons, teachers, health care professionals, and/or payers through formal/informal presentations, pamphlets, and/or publications.
- Participates in policy/procedure setting regarding genetics issues at the institution and through local, state, or national meetings.
- Expands and develops genetic services through seeking, writing, and administering grants.
- Performs research as appropriate.
- Other duties as required.
Technical Expertise
- Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
- Experience in healthcare is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
- Education: Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling is required
- Certification: Board Certification/board eligible by the National Board of Genetic Counseling [ABGC] and licensure/ licensure eligible in Ohio is required.
- Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
- Years of experience supervising: None.
FTE: 1.000000
