What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetic Counselor Lead position at Sutter Health?
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Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CADPosition Overview:
Responsible for providing clinical leadership to the genetic counseling staff in a state-approved prenatal diagnosis center serving all assigned clients. Oversees and participate in the counseling of patients on all genetically related matters including: risk assessment, overview of genetic testing, test results and implications, suggested follow-up and clinical trials enrollment. Works to continue to expand genetic testing and counseling services offered to patients. Responsible for maintaining professional relationships with referring clinicians, excellent patient service and educating both the community and clinical members on genetic counseling and testing updates. Contributes to the coordination and continuity of care and treatment of patients in an ambulatory setting.Job Description:
EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Master's: Genetic Counseling
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor
OR ABGC-American Board of Genetic Counseling
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
6 years of clinical experience as a genetic counselor.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of clinical applications and standards necessary to provide comprehensive, current genetic services and counseling.
Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiar with input and data retrieval on computer database.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, good writing ability.
Knowledge and experience in the area of teamwork with health professionals.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
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Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, WednesdayWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularNumber of Openings:
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