Genetic Counselor

CCRM is an industry leading pioneer in fertility science, research and advancement, offering competitive salaries, growing clinical setting, access to national network of award-winning physicians, a full suite of fertility services, innovative technology and cutting edge labs. CCRM is currently comprised of eleven locations spanning the U.S. and Canada with growth planned for continued network development on a domestic and international basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provide genetic counseling for CCRM patients undergoing fertility treatment. This includes discussion of all types of PGT, expanded carrier screening, and family history.

· Review all genetic, inherited cancer and PGT reports and provide counseling where appropriate.

· Coordinate specialty genetic testing and cytogenetic studies.

· Manage PGT-M/single gene and PGT-SR cases including counseling for in-house PGT.

· Provide support/information for patients currently in pregnancy or in newborn period where a birth defect/abnormal newborn screening/abnormal genetic testing is present.

· Participate in research projects which include data collection and conference abstracts.

· Provide staff education and training when required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling required.

· Board Certification in Genetic Counseling required.

· Strong computer skills, ability to use basic office equipment.

· Strong ability to follow procedure and protocols is essential.

· Must be organized with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, have a strong attention to detail, and a strong ability to utilize time efficiently.

· Must have a strong ability to act independently as well as to work effectively in a team.

· Must have excellent customer service skills, exhibiting courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers at all times.

· Must consistently display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.

· Must have excellent communication skills and make it a priority to consistently communicate positively and professionally with all staff members, physicians and patients.

· Must demonstrate the ability to be a team player and possess a willingness to perform duties that are assigned or delegated in a timely manner.

· Participate in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.

· Maintain confidentiality of all work information.

· Maintain strict confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, consistent with established security and confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulation at all times.

· Understand and assess for domestic violence and child abuse issues and reporting responsibilities. Will report concerns to Medical Director or Genetics Director.

What we offer New Employees:

• Generous Paid time-off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health benefits eligible the first day of the month following your start date.
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match (first of the month following 2 months of service)
• Basic & Supplement Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care and Commuter benefits.
• Health Savings Account
• CCRM Paid Family Medical Leave (eligible after 1 year)
• Supplemental Options (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident)
• Professional Development, and Job Training

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice, telephones, photocopiers, scanners and filing cabinets.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, and hear with clarity. The employee is frequently required to sit; will occasionally stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type; and reach with arms and hands. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform and activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; operation of standard office machine and equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that much be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT/ANTI-DISCRIMINATION

CCRM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Religion, Creed, National Origin, Ancestry, Sex, Pregnancy, Age, Sexual Orientation (including transgender status), Physical or Mental Disability, Marriage to a Co-Worker, or for anyone engaging in Protected Activity (opposing a discriminatory practice or participating in an employment discrimination proceeding). Additionally, this employer does not tolerate any employees engaging in discriminatory behavior based on any of the aforementioned protected classes.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All offers of employment by this employer are conditional upon the incumbent’s successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screen, educational and prior employment verification, professional reference checks, and verification of the incumbent’s eligibility and authorization to work in the United States.

This employer participates in the E-Verify Program in order to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees