Genetics Counselor II-Genetics Multispeciality-Full-Time-Days

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Provide professional genetic counseling services in a specialized division of pediatric medical genetics in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

• 2 years Professional genetic counseling experience preferred
• Master's Science - Genetic Counseling required
• Or related field from a program accredited by a national certification board for medical genetic personnel

Responsibilities

• Assist Geneticist in obtaining personal & family medical histories, creating and analyzing pedigrees, and determining if genetic testing is appropriate.
• Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing information and psychosocial support.
• Discuss testing options and associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
• Coordinate genetic testing send-outs, interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
• Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
• Write detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts to patients or referring physicians.
• Work with multidisciplinary staff to coordinate appointments, referrals, and collection of appropriate records.
• Provide inpatient consultations, interactions with attending physicians, patients, resident, medical students and other medical personnel.
• May assist with the Newborn Screening program at Wolfson Children's Hospital in conjunction with Geneticists for both metabolic and cystic fibrosis screens.
• Responsible for contacting families and their physicians with abnormal NBS results, arranging for diagnostic studies, and provide genetic counseling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level