Position Title: GENETIC COUNSELOR

Reports To: Division Head

Department: Genetic and Metabolic Disorders

Type: Professional-Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Purpose:

Involved in the evaluation and genetic counseling of children and adults with an immense variety of genetic conditions, and to families of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Work closely with Cytogenetics, Molecular genetics, and Biochemical genetics laboratories. Assist with teaching and training of genetic counseling students, genetics fellows, and medical students/residents affiliated with Wayne State University Center of Molecular Medicine and Genetics. We also take medical students from WSU, MSU, and CMU, plus residents of various sorts. Opportunities for continued learning are encouraged and available through participation in weekly grand rounds and national conferences.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics, and board certification.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Board Certified/Board Eligible

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Interview patients to get comprehensive individual family and medical histories.

2. Evaluate genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific genetic disorders.

3. Write detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts for patients or referring physicians.

4. Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits, and limitations with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.

5. Counsel patients and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance regarding genetic risks and inherited conditions.

6. Participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in genetics and genomics.

Competencies:

Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.

Oral Communication – Employee must have the ability to communicate expressively

and

receptively in order to follow IPOS requirements, emergency procedures, and report on

activities performed. Employee must also speak clearly and persuasively in positive or

negative

situations; Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical

data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others;

Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative

tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect

and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own

actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and

promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to

ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to

increase productivity; Works quickly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work

responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on

time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes

responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person

with an alternate plan.

Working Conditions:

1. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.

2. Able to complete duties under stress, deadlines, and while attending to multiple duties simultaneously.

3. Prolonged computer related exposure, as well as sitting and standing at workstations for long periods of time.

4. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

5. Bending, sitting, and standing frequently throughout the day.

6. Occasionally travel off-site for meetings, conferences, seminars, and training.

EXEMPT STATUS: This position is exempt from overtime pay provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Genetics & Genomics

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Genetic Counselor Licensure (Preferred)
American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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