Peds Genetics Counselor

Provides genetic counseling to patients and families including awide range of genetic conditions with assessment of recurrence andoccurrence of the condition, nature of the condition, mode ofinheritance, recurrence risk, treatments, prognosis, availableservices, and support groups.

Certified Genetic Counselor through the American Board ofGenetic Counseling EXPERIENCE One (1) year experience working with patients and families in aclinical setting. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The statements describedhere are intended to describe the general nature of work beingperformed by people assigned to this position. They are notintended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of allresponsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. Provides genetic counseling to patients and families including awide range of genetic conditions with assessment of recurrence andoccurrence of the condition, nature of the condition, mode ofinheritance, recurrence risk, treatments, prognosis, availableservices, and support groups. Obtain and interpret specific data including family history, birth history, medical history and test results. Integrate clinicand genetic information for specialized laboratory and clinicaltesting. Assess the patient and family members; level ofunderstanding of development and behavioral relationships. Participate as a team member in informative and educationalsessions. Assure laboratory testing is coordinated within andoutside the institution. Prepare a written report of the patient’s clinic visit for thereferring physician, agencies and families includingrecommendations. Coordinate the implementation of those recommendations. Handle inquiries from patients, physicians, nurses and communityagencies regarding patient referrals, management and geneticquestions. Develop a working knowledge of healthcare and socialservices available to children with special needs in West Virginiaand surrounding states. Intervention with local families, agencies and physicians byheightening the awareness of services and health behaviors that mayreduce the symptoms of a genetic condition, facilitate thesuccessful adaptation of the disease process, education about, administer and monitor responses of therapy of genetic conditions, advocate for and facilitate access to genetic resources and supportgroups and network with members of the genetic community locally, nationally and internationally as needed. Teach classes and workshops on genetic evaluation and geneticconditions to residents, students and community groups asrequested. Schedule patients. Communicate with local physicians andfamilies the timeliness of genetic evaluation for individuals andprenatal patients. Fill out paperwork including computer forms, billing forms andother date forms on each patient. Travel required for outreach clinics.