Genetic Counselor I

Position Summary

Under general supervision, provides genetic testing, education and support to patients and provides programmatic support to the department’s clinical program(s). Position will report up to the Genetic Counselor III (if present in the department).

Job Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and families to obtain relevant medical, family and psychosocial information based on the referral indication. Evaluates collected data to assess risk for genetic conditions, and to guide recommendations for care.
• Documents case information clearly and concisely in the medical record and prepares other written correspondence as necessary.
• Maintains an updated pedigree for each patient / family. Maintains patient records and databases with integrity of information.
• Provides detailed information regarding various diagnostic and screening tests, including the benefits, risks, and limitations.
• Identifies genetic laboratory tests as appropriate for the genetic assessment and obtains informed consent for genetic testing from patients and families as needed.
• Participates in interpretation of genetic test reports, and references databases such as ClinVar, gnomAD etc. as needed. Clearly communicates genetic test results to patients / families.
• Communicates information to patients about implications of their test results for other family members and facilitates testing of relatives when appropriate.
• Refers patients to physicians, therapists, or other healthcare professionals as needed for further counseling / evaluation / treatment. Identifies and connects patients with resources such as support groups or specialty clinics when possible.
• Participates in case management throughout the patient care process, including chart review / preparation in advance of visit, tracking results when applicable, and coordinating appropriate follow-up.
• If relevant, coordinates subject visits in the research clinics; oversees case scheduling, obtains informed consent from research subjects as needed; updates and maintains IRB protocol approvals as needed.
• Conducts literature research. Maintains current knowledge of field. Participates in genetic conferences and lectures sponsored by the medical college and outside community agencies.
• Participates in interviewing and selecting candidates for the Weill Cornell MS in genetic counseling program.
• Once 1 year post MS degree, supervises and mentors genetic counseling students from Weill Cornell’s MS in genetic counseling program.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Education

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Standard office work.

Salary : $95,200 - $104,500