Genetic Counselor Job at Akron Children's, Akron, OH

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  • Akron Children's
  • Akron, OH

Job Description

Full Time

40 Hours/Week

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Onsite, 5 days/week

Summary

The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling, supportive and follow up services to patients and family members at high risk for genetic and/or exposure related conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Provides genetic counseling, supportive and follow up services to patients and family members at high risk for genetic and/or exposure related conditions.
  • Works with clients in regard to genetic disorders/birth defects after assessing, researching, and interpreting information.
  • Provides information and testing recommendations related to managing the situation identified.
  • Consults with physicians, allied health professionals, and/ or educators in regard to genetic issues.
  • Educates lay persons, teachers, health care professionals, and/or payers through formal/informal presentations, pamphlets, and/or publications.
  • Participates in policy/procedure setting regarding genetics issues at the institution and through local, state, or national meetings.
  • Expands and develops genetic services through seeking, writing, and administering grants.
  • Performs research as appropriate.
  • Other duties as required.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

  • Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
  • Experience in healthcare is preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education And Experience

  • Education: Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling is required
  • Certification: Board Certification/board eligible by the National Board of Genetic Counseling [ABGC] and licensure/ licensure eligible in Ohio is required.
  • Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
  • Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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