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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Genetic counselors help identify families at possible risk of a genetic condition by gathering and analyzing family history and inheritance patterns and calculating chances of recurrence. They provide information about genetic testing and related procedures.Â
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of the Administrator for Women’s and Children’s Services and consulting providers such as Neonatalogists.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Â
- Collaborates with Neonatology providers to counsel patients virtually, monitor abnormal test results from genetic tests.
- Communicate using genetics expertise with the Neonatlogy provider to conduct research, education or community outreach.
- Performs genetic counseling in accordance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Scope of Practice guidelines.
- Identifies and coordinates appropriate genetic counseling.
- Discuss results with the physician and communicate with the patient.
- Documents using EPIC.
- May assist with data collection
- Provides essential genetic counseling services to patients and their families virtually (via telehealth) on various genetic topics.Â
- Performs genetic counseling in accordance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Scope of Practice guidelines.
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with the Neonatology providers and care team related to patient care, genetics education, community outreach, and potentially research
- Coordinates appropriate genetic testing and interpretation of the results for patients and their families
- Reports results to the patient and the referring provider
- Reviews abnormal genetic test results with neonatal care team and communicates results to patients and their families
- Provides patients, families, and healthcare providers education about genetic conditions and available resources as needed
- Documents using EPIC.
- Stay updated on industry advancements and best practices in genetic counseling
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Utilizes new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignment.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:Â
- Master’s Degree from an accredited genetic counseling training program
- ACMG/ABGC board certified
- Michigan Medical Board License
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Is proficient with electronic medical records systems
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