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Genetic Counselor II or III
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- 2D AGO
About the role
JOB SUMMARY
As a patient-focused organization, UCSF Medical Center exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. UCSF Medical Center seeks faculty and staff that are committed to the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence that are integral to our mission.
Obtain and review pertinent medical, family and pregnancy histories and generate a three generation pedigree for patients and families at risk for a fetal anomaly or genetic disease or syndrome. Communicate genetic risks, medical information and testing/screening options to patients in a non-directive, supportive, and understandable manner. Provide short term supportive counseling and facilitate informed decision making. Generate summary note and communicate findings and recommendations to the referring provider following patient consult/procedure. Discuss significance of genetic test results with patient and referring provider. Ongoing case management responsibilities include communicating with various laboratories, consulting with medical geneticist or other specialists, coordinating additional studies, and scheduling follow up appointments as necessary.
Coordinate service delivery at all clinics, including management of appointment template and processing of samples. Functions independently and as part of team in administration and development of programs integral to delivery of prenatal genetics services.
Undertake and coordinate graduate level teaching activities, and directly supervise genetic counseling interns involved in the care of patients.
Enroll patients and collect data for occasional research studies.
Required Qualifications:
Genetic Counselor II
- Must have graduated from an accredited Genetic Counseling Program.
- Must have passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling examination
- Genetic Counselor License issued by the State of California
Genetic Counselor III
- Must have graduated from an accredited Genetic Counseling Program
- Must have passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling exam and be able to provide documentation as such.
- Genetic Counselor License issued by the State of California
- Previous experience in a PrenatalDiagnostic Center and demonstrated expertise in the field of prenatal genetics.
- 5 years of experience in genetic counseling.
Preferred Qualifications:
Genetic Counselor II
- Previous experience in a Prenatal Diagnostic Center
- Strong consideration given to a candidate demonstrating fluency in Spanish or Cantonese
- Diplomate of the American Board of Genetic Counseling
Genetic Counselor III
- Strong consideration given to a candidate demonstrating fluency in Spanish or Cantonese
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Genetic Counselor II
- Must be eligible for or have passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling exam
- Genetic Counselor License issued by the State of California
Genetic Counselor III
- Diplomate of the American Board of Genetic Counseling
- Genetic Counselor License issued by the State of California
- Current AHA CPR licensure
- 5 years of experience in genetic counseling
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Elicit history and construct pedigree 15%
- Communicate genetic information and testing options 25%
- Short term supportive counseling 10%
- Write summary notes, communicate recommendations 12%
- Discuss genetic test results 12%
- Satellite clinic coordination and ongoing case management 15%
- Presentations/talks to students and groups, supervision of counseling student 10%
- Collect data for and enroll patients in research studies 2%
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