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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in genetic counseling, including patient education, risk assessment, and emotional support. Proficient in interpreting medical histories and collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Genetic Counseling CertificationMaster's Degree in Genetic CounselingProficiency in Genetic Counseling SkillsKnowledge of Genetic DisordersExperience in Patient Education
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Hard Skills
Risk AssessmentFamily Pedigree AnalysisGenetic Testing InterpretationDocumentation for BillingResearch and Review of Scientific Literature
Soft Skills
Excellent Interpersonal SkillsOral Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsEmotional Support
Tools & Technologies
PowerPointWord Processing ApplicationsSpreadsheet ApplicationsDatabase ApplicationsInternet Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
Genetic Counseling Certification from ABGCCertification by ABMG or ABGC
Industry Keywords
Genetic CounselingPatient CareFamily EducationCollaborative Care PlansClinical Research
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide direct genetic counseling services to patients, applicable patient care specialists, and referring physicians
- Interpret family and medical histories to assess disease occurrence or recurrence risk
- Educate patients about genetic concepts, inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources, and research
- Complete interview histories and counsel patients referred for genetic testing and other circumstances
- Obtain medical records and prepare family pedigrees
- Use medical literature to analyze genetic disorders for individualized patient care
- Provide individualized patient and family education, emotional support, and counseling
- Analyze options for diagnostic testing, care, intervention, and future ramifications
- Document patient contacts, ancillary services, communications, and counseling
- Complete documentation supporting billing requirements
- Participate in case conferences and other meetings
- Consult with patient care specialists and referring providers to develop collaborative care plans
- Provide education to Intermountain Healthcare staff about genetic counseling topics
- Create educational materials for patients and providers
- Support clinic-specific workflow standardization
- Participate in Intermountain research or project committees and specialty-focused research
- Supervise and/or educate genetic counseling graduate students as opportunities arise
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master's degree from an accredited genetic counseling program
- Genetic counseling certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and state license eligible
- Certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or ABGC required within two years of hire
- Broad knowledge of current developments in treating, diagnosing, and counseling in genetics
- Ability to research and review scientific literature and publications
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Experience using PowerPoint, word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, e-mail, and scheduling applications
- Proficiency in genetic counseling skills
- Desire for additional professional development
- Ability to see and read information, labels, documents, and monitors
- Ability to verbally communicate and hear and understand spoken information
- Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment
- For roles requiring driving, ability to drive a vehicle
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits eligible
- Comprehensive benefits package covering wellness, health, security, connection, and engagement programs
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunities for additional projects, education, supervision, and research
- Day shift
- 40 scheduled weekly hours