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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Genetic Counselor

Boston, MA · On-site

$107K - $124K/yr

The Genetic Counselor II provides genetic counseling services to patients and families within the ... Lead and assist in clinical research studies on hereditary cancer syndromes and/or cancer ...

Prisma Health

Genetic Counselor

Columbia, SC · On-site

Job Summary Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families served by the Prisma ... Participates in genetic research initiatives as required by Program Leaders. * Supports clinical ...

UCI group

Genetic Counselor

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... Genetic Counselor to precision medicine initiatives ... This role bridges clinical genomics, data-driven healthcare delivery, and translational research ...

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Prisma Health

Genetic Counselor

Columbia, SC

Job Summary Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families served by the Prisma ... Participates in genetic research initiatives as required by Program Leaders. * Supports clinical ...

Msmc

Genetic Counselor

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

... counsels patients and/or families in cases of genetic disorders or birth defects. * Discusses ... Researching the best tests based on patient's insurance coverage. Prepares letters of medical ...

Covenant Health

GENETIC COUNSELOR

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Genetic Counselor, Social Services Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Covenant Health ... He/she will also coordinate and support research activities within their area of expertise. * He ...

Msmc

Genetic Counselor

Braman, OK · On-site

... counsels patients and/or families in cases of genetic disorders or birth defects. * Discusses ... Researching the best tests based on patient's insurance coverage. Prepares letters of medical ...

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Genetic Counselor 2

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Pennsylvania Medicine
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Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide genetic counseling services and care coordination to patients.

  • Perform genetic risk assessments, interpret test results, and communicate findings to patients and healthcare professionals.

  • Document clinical encounters, including writing clinic notes, physician letters, and patient communications.

Penn Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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231st of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Entity: Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania (CPUP)
Department: Neurology
Location: 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA
Hours: Full-Time
Summary:
  • The Genetic Counselor 2 will provide genetic counseling services and provide care coordination to patients in the practice. The incumbent will provide genetic counseling with solid application of knowledge and skills in increasingly complex situations with growing independence.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare for cases by identifying relevant medical records and ensuring that these are obtained
  • Collect and evaluate patient medical history, construct a pedigree using appropriate nomenclature
  • Perform comprehensive genetic risk assessment, explain natural history of diagnosis, explain relevant genetic factors, explain available testing and facilitate testing
  • Interpret genetic test results and communicate to patients and other healthcare professionals
  • Perform psychosocial assessment and provide counseling
  • Document clinical encounters. Write clinic notes, physician letters, patient letters and other communications
  • Recognize key clinical factors that suggest genetic risk beyond chief complaint
  • Recognize emerging technologies and advances that may affect clinical care
  • Identify patient education documents and forms to enhance communication effectiveness with patients
  • Provides cross coverage within specialty as needed
  • Mentorship: Model team qualities within the clinic. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for other GCs and staff within the unit
  • Quality improvement: Make suggestions for improvement within the clinic for process improvement
  • Genetic counselors are encouraged and expected to participate in a diverse set of professional activities related to clinical supervision, research and/or leadership.
  • Demonstrate an interest in growth through participation in professional activities.
  • Some examples may include:
    • Provides educational lectures to advance understanding of genetics at Penn
    • Facilitate patient support groups, organize patient education seminars and conferences, and create patient materials
    • Participation in a genetics related outreach activity o If research focused position, obtains patient consent for research study, contributes to writing of IRB protocol
    • Participates in data collection
    • Contributes towards manuscript development
    • Submit abstracts or give presentations at local/regional meetings
Credentials:
  • Genetic Counselor - License (Required)
  • PA State Licensure Application for Genetic Counseling license must be completed within 30 days of start date as required by the state in which patients will be seen. Barring any circumstances outside of the incumbents control the license must be in place by completion of the 180 day probationary period. Failure to obtain license by the end of the 180-day introductory period will result in termination
Education or Equivalent Experience:
  • Masters Degree (Required)- ACGC accredited genetic counseling training program
  • 2+ years work experience as a genetic counselor. Demonstrated competency as a skilled care provider able to manage complex cases with independence and with evidence of strong knowledge in at least one area of clinical practice (Required)
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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