Genetic Counselor II - Center for Genomic Medicine - Full-Time, Hybrid
Cedars-Sinai · Los Angeles, California
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- Full time
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- Hybrid
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- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['postgraduate degree', 'professional certificate']
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- Masters Degree in Genetic Counselingrequired
Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling required
from the posting - Genetic counseling experiencerequired
Minimum of two (2) years experience in genetic counseling and competent in all genetic counselor core functions required
from the posting - American Board of Genetic Counseling Certificationrequired
American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Certification required upon hire
from the posting - California Genetic Counseling Licenserequired
California Genetic Counseling License (Full or temporary) required upon hire
from the posting - Adult genetics experiencepreferred
Experience in adult genetics and/or pediatric genetics is preferred
from the posting - Pediatric genetics experiencepreferred
Experience in adult genetics and/or pediatric genetics is preferred
from the posting - Patient counselingimplied
Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions
from the posting - Medical genetics knowledgeimplied
Acts as consultant to referring physicians regarding highly specialized genetic information
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Ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our world-class team of genetic counselors!
Learn more about the Center for Genomic Medicine: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/cedars-sinai-named-rare-disease-center-of-excellence/
As a Genetic Counselor II, you will deliver comprehensive genetic counseling services to patients and families in accordance with established professional practice guidelines. Clinical responsibilities are generally centered in an assigned practice area, with flexibility to provide clinical coverage across other practice areas based on departmental and organizational needs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for analyzing the intake information and determining if appropriate appointments have been scheduled.
- Demonstrates knowledge, competency skills and intervention techniques in GC clinical services.
- Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based upon analysis of risk, benefit and cost.
- Ensures proper completion of counseling paperwork.
- Interacts and communicates regularly with the medical geneticist(s) and/or other supervising physician(s).
- Responsible for the communication of both normal and abnormal results and coordinating appropriate follow-up with medical geneticist and/or supervising physician.
- Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions; makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
- Acts as consultant to referring physicians regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to the management of their patients.
- Participates in regular staff meetings; works to establish her/himself as a team member, providing coverage for colleagues as necessary.
- Provides genetic counseling in accordance w/applicable standards of professional care.
- Attends continuous education courses, attends meetings, and reviews medical literature. Stays current in GC field.
- Provides case management for complex genetic cases, including coordinating medical recommendations, testing, and ongoing counseling.
- Contributes to quality/development of clinical services, participates in specialty sections, and coordinates specific services or specific projects.
- Actively participates in outreach, education, and training activities.
Department-Specific Responsibilities:
- Provides comprehensive genetic counseling services for programs in the Center for Genomic Medicine, as assigned, which may include adult and pediatric patients in general and subspecialty clinics.
Qualifications
Education, Experience & Licenses/Certifications:
- Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling required.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in genetic counseling and competent in all genetic counselor core functions required.
- American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Certification required upon hire. ABMG Certified Counselors (prior to 1991 may still be considered).
- California Genetic Counseling License (Full or temporary) required upon hire.
- Experience in adult genetics and/or pediatric genetics is preferred.
About the organization
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.The posting text is reproduced as the employer wrote it; the index adds nothing to it.