Genetic Counselor
Job Description
Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Shift: Days
Pay Rate Type: Annual Salary
Location: Cancer Center
Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates.
Min = $81,650.82
Mid = $102,063.52
Max = $122,476.22
Summary:
Provides genetic counseling and referral services for patients of all age groups (including obstetric-prenatal counseling, pediatric, and cancer) who have or are at risk for genetic conditions, family history, or birth defects. Acts as a consultant to health care providers regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to management of their patients.
Responsibilities:
Reviews patient chart and evaluates family history through investigation of outside records, examination of affected individuals, or family testing of chromosome analysis, DNA studies, metabolic screening, etc. Reviews implications and discusses options with patient and/or family members. Makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
Assesses recurrence risk and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit and cost. Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling to patients and/or family members upon discovery of unexpected findings (e.g., malformation, biochemical disorders) regarding genetic conditions.
Provides case management for complex genetic cases including coordination medical recommendations and management plans, testing and ongoing counseling.
Maintains appropriate records including patient information, progress notes and charts, statistics, and encounter forms. Provides summary letters and other necessary documentation to referring providers and patients.
Produces culturally sensitive and age-appropriate patient and health professional educational materials and participates in community education programs.
Develops and presents in-service education to physicians and health professional education materials, and current medical genetic topics. Maintains statistics, survey trends, and adjusts protocols to ensure appropriate patient referral and care.
Participates in multidisciplinary case conferences to assist the medical team with determining a patient specific treatment and/or monitoring plan of care.
Maintains current knowledge regarding trends and developments in the field of genetics from multiple professional sources.
Recommends and implements enhanced clinical practice standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirement:
- Masters’ Degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling or its equivalent required within six (6) months of hire.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible Genetic Counselor American Board of Genetic Counseling (AMGC).
Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take. YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.
Our Values
Bring Kindness | Achieve Together | Aspire For Better | Do The Right Thing | Lead With Optimism |
About Yuma, AZ
Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.
Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.
Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.
Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!
Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.
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