Genetic Counselor

Fairview is looking for a Genetic Counselor to join our team at our Fairview Clinic- Brooklyn Park location in Brooklyn Park, MN. 

Job Overview

The MFM Genetic Counselor position is responsible for providing genetic counseling services to patients and families of the Maternal Fetal Medicine Centers at M Health Fairview UMMC –Riverside, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview. St. John’s hospital and M Health Fairview Brooklyn Park. In addition, individuals in this position provide technical and professional leadership in the planning and execution of day to day program activities of the clinic.

Schedule: 

• 0.6 FTE (48 hours per pay period)
  • There will be opportunity to pick up additional shifts as department  openings allow.
• day shift
• no weekends

About the location 

M Health Fairview Clinic – Brooklyn Park is a conveniently located community clinic on Zane Avenue that offers comprehensive care for your entire family, through all stages of life. We make everyday care for kids and adults easy, from annual checkups, vaccinations, and sports physicals to treatment for common illnesses, mental health care, women’s health care, and more. For extra convenience, the clinic offers onsite lab services and imaging for diagnostic testing or health screening. If your health need can’t wait, we also have an urgent care onsite offering extended and weekend hours.

About Fairview 

Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services. 

Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Prenatal care is dependent upon gestational age and consequently care planning and follow-up in a timely manner is critical. 
• Prepare for genetic counseling appointment:
• Ensure all pertinent preliminary data has been received prior to patient’s visit
• Communicate data to appropriate staff involved in patient care
• Provide genetic counseling to patients and families
• Obtain medical and family histories

• Perform risk assessment based on patient’s medical and family history, test results, and ultrasound findings

• Offer genetic screening and diagnostic testing based on clinical indication and patient preferences.  Decide which genetic testing options are appropriate for the patient, facilitate decision making and provide informed consent for genetic testing.
• Interpret genetic testing results and report results to patient in a timely manner, which may include occasional weekend call out
• Communicate how inherited diseases and conditions may affect the patient and their families
• Provide supportive counseling to patients after results are received
• Identify, review, synthesize, and incorporate current literature into clinical practice
• Act as a clinical resource for other healthcare providers. Provide support to MFM physicians and fellows by coordinating genetic testing for inpatient invasive procedures and products of conception.

• This position requires flexibility for add-on patients outside of the clinic appointment template
  
  
• Facilitate access to Perinatal Hospice services
  
  
• Facilitate access to abortion services within M Health Fairview and Community resources. Work with MFM leadership to request insurance investigation, completing a termination of pregnancy checklist, and working with the MFM physician to insure consents are complete.

• Provide support to other work groups on the care team
• Triage patients, both referrals and follow-ups, into appropriate clinics and services in a timely manner
• Work with Patient Care Coordinators in reviewing referrals for consults for fetal and maternal consults

• Communicate results and care plan to referring providers

• Aid in transitioning prenatal care to the M Health Fairview Pediatric Genetics services via the EMR.
• This position requires excellent communication skills with M Health Fairview laboratories and other outside laboratories performing testing on irretrievable prenatal specimens
• Take part in educational opportunities including Grand Rounds, Professional Development series, and clinic case review meetings including monthly Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center meeting, and weekly Pediatric Genetics meeting.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
• Must be licensed and credentialled within 6 months of hire. Until requirement is met, will be placed into Genetic Counselor – NL Intern job code within 180 Days
  • Initial rate of pay will be at the Genetic Counselor- NL Intern wage scale.  Final, negotiated pay will be adjusted after the credentialing period is complete. 

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year to Three Years

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

Qualifications:

$38.51-$54.36 / Hourly

Salary : $39 - $54