What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetic Counselor, Pediatric Neurology - Royal Oak position at Corewell Health?
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Job Summary
To provide comprehensive genetic counseling services to individuals and families seeking information about genetic conditions and to provide risk assessment. The genetic counselor practices as a part of a genetic service team, communicating genetic, medical and technical information with the knowledge and insight into the psychosocial and cultural experiences important to each patient and family.
BENEFITS
Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
Free onsite parking at all of our campuses
Essential Functions
Provides genetic counseling services, evaluates patient and family health educational needs, initiates appropriate genetic risk assessment and plan appropriate screening tests.
Assess the needs of patients, significant others and family members. Obtains insurance pre-authorization, drafts letters of medical necessity and processes billing.
Facilitate appropriate medical and psychosocial follow-up for high-risk patients and their families. Acts as a patient or family advocate. Documents care/teaching consistent with documentation guidelines and regulatory standards.
Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Attends and presents relevant conferences as it relates to clinical genetics and other healthcare.
Networks locally and nationally to increase awareness of the Beaumont Clinical Genetics Program. Participates in regional and national professional organizations to promote genetics best practices.
Participates in educational programs for other health care professionals, educators or lay public.
Supports and participates in a collaborative team-oriented environment – cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans and completes job duties, uses appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations and follows up as appropriate regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
Qualifications
Required Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Master's Level Genetic Counseling Program.
2 years of relevant experience Experience in Clinical Genetics is preferred
LIC-Genetic Counselor License - STATE_MI State of Michigan is required or
LIC-Genetic Counselor License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Temporary License according to MI Guidelines is required
CRT-Board Cert Genetic Counselor (BC-CGC) - ABCGN American Board of Genetic Counseling 2 Yrs required Or
CRT-Board Cert Clinical Molecular Genetics (CMG) - ABMGG American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics 2 Yrs required
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How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Neuroscience Building - 3555 W 13 Mile Road - Royal OakDepartment Name
HB HOPD - McBrien Pediatrc Epilepsy Royal OakEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
Day ShiftDays Worked
Monday - FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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