Genetic Counselor,Hem/Onc Mqt DV Job Marquette area,Michigan USA,Healthcare

Position: Genetic Counselor, Hem/Onc Mqt 0.0DV (701)

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Job Description - Genetic Counselor, Hem/Onc Mqt 0.0DV

MARQUETTE GENERAL HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY - MARQUETTE

Provides genetic counseling and referral services for patients of all age groups (including obstetric and cancer patients) who have or are at risk for genetic conditions or birth defects. Acts as a consultant to health care providers regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to management of their patients. Administers state, regional, and local programs that provide genetic services to members.

Responsibilities

Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environment of care, management of information, and infection control standards.

Utilizes excellent customer service skills at all times.

Complies with federal and state law and accrediting and licensing agencies at all times, to include but not limited to, the Joint Commission and federal compliance regulations.

Coordinates a wide variety of genetic programs (e.g., prenatal diagnosis, prenatal screening, and specialty clinics) at the local or regional level. Follows guidelines mandated by the State of Michigan.

Produces culturally sensitive and age appropriate patient and health professional education materials, and participates in community education programs.

Develops and presents inservice education to physicians and other health care providers regarding genetic services and current medical genetics topics.

Provides genetic counseling services for all areas of medical genetics including pediatric, prenatal, adult, and cancer referrals.

Assesses recurrence risks and recommends genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost.

Provides brief crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions. Makes referrals for ongoing care and support.

Provides case management for complex genetic cases, including coordinating medical recommendations and management plans, testing, and ongoing counseling.

Maintains current knowledge of advances in the field of genetics. Recommends/ implements enhanced clinical practice standards.

Serves as preceptor for graduate genetic counseling students and medical residents.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and professional conferences.

Participates and attends meetings and in services as required and/or assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Master degree in genetic counseling
Required Certification/Licensure:
• Board certified or eligible to sit for the exam by the American Board of Medical Genetics –OR- the American Board of Genetic Counseling
Must be issued a National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Other

Skills:
Knowledge of federal, state and local requirements
Demonstrated refined analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Physical Demands

Occasional standing/walking
Light physical effort

Working Conditions

Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens
May be exposed to toxic chemicals
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
Handles emergency or crisis situations

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