Genetics Counselor Job at Nuvance Health, Norwalk, CT

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  • Nuvance Health
  • Norwalk, CT

Job Description

Description

Genetics Counselor

Full-time, Monday - Friday. Variable hours: 8:00 am - 6:30 pm

Summary

Provide genetic counseling to patients, perform risk assessment for various genetic diseases. Provide verbal and written reports to physicians.

Responsibilities

  • Genetic Counseling: Take full family and medical histories and document in patient's record. Counsel patients for specific indications as per protocols. Follow-up as needed (interpret results of testing).
  • Coordination of Services: Arrange follow-up services after amniocentesis or other lab work. Record and report results to all parties. Participate in lab meetings to discuss abnormal results. Discuss cases periodically with physician supervisor.
  • Education and Research: Research pertinent medical information for patients and physicians; medical records, medical journals. Attend rounds at Norwalk Hospital or other cancer centers. Attend at least one conference per year. Assist with planning educational in-services.
  • Doctor/Patient Communication: Draft clear, informative letters and chart notes to document in person counseling and follow-up. Do phone consults on specific genetic risk giving to medical staff.
  • Promotion and marketing: Draft letters and other material updating physicians we serve about genetic issues and new testing. Design brochures for physicians’ offices, etc. Promote program to community (i.e.: health fairs, etc.).
  • Special Projects: Initiate and complete two projects per year to enhance our service and or patient care.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Qualifications

  • M.S. in Genetic Counseling and zero to six months experience required; one to two years of experience preferred.
  • Board Certification by the American College of Medical Genetics preferred.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 392

Department: Cancer Center

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly, commensurate with experience

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Monday to Friday,

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