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Genetic Counselor (Pediatric Genetics) 40 hours, days
Genetic Counselor (Pediatric Genetics) 40 hours, daysUMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA, US
Genetic Counselor (Pediatric Genetics) 40 hours, days

Genetic Counselor (Pediatric Genetics) 40 hours, days

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA, US
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Overview

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker / agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours

8a-4 : 30p

Shift

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

40

Cost Center

34000 - 3230 Pediatrics Genetics

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Major Responsibilities

  • Consults with and obtains detailed pedigrees from the patient and / or family members.
  • Investigates possible history of genetic diseases.
  • Identifies individuals with genetic risk.
  • Introduces and reviews basic genetic principles and patterns of inheritance.
  • Counsels patient and / or family members about genetic risk and reproductive outcomes.
  • Makes referrals for extended services when necessary.
  • Discusses genetic testing when appropriate and makes referrals to testing centers.
  • Records significant content of all discussions and documents summaries for medical records.
  • Administers genetic testing program.
  • Explains the advantages and disadvantages, current methodology, and accuracy of genetic testing.
  • Informs patient and other professionals of the protocols for genetic testing.
  • Acts as liaison between laboratories / clinics, patients, and referring physicians.
  • Establishes and maintains patient files and handles general correspondence.
  • Provides educational programs.
  • Prepares and conducts lectures, conferences, meetings, and departmental in-services.
  • Acts as an educational resource.

Position Qualifications

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

License / Certification / Education

  • Master's degree in genetic counseling from an accredited program.
  • Board certified or full MA genetic counseling license to practice in Massachusetts.
  • Experience / Skills

  • Solid knowledge of genetics programs.
  • Demonstrated skill in analyzing problems and making decisions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred

  • Minimum of three years' experience.
  • Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

    Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

    Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are : Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

    As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

    If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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