Genetics Counselor | West Penn

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job provides professional genetic counseling services to all patients and their families through identification, planning and processing of genetic information; maintains specific knowledge of medical literature as it relates to genetic issues.

Requirements

• Minimum Master’s Degree in genetics
• American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Certification required, or eligible for certification
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• 2 years’ experience in genetic counseling preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides genetic counseling and support to patients and families regarding genetic disorders and birth defects. (25%)
• Obtains and documents appropriate family history, including information that is known prior to, during, and after the counseling session. (20%)
• Performs newborn screening functions and coordinates all genetic testing including designating appropriate laboratories for testing and performs follow up on abnormal tests results. (20%)
• Identifies families at risk and investigates the problem present in the family. Interprets information about the disorder and analyzes inheritance patterns and the risks of recurrence. Reviews available options with the family. (20%)
• Acts as a professional/community resource. (10%)
• Researches current advances in the field of genetics/genetics counseling. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required, including but not limited to, dictating, typing and proofreading all patient letters and compiling paperwork.

What This Job Offers

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