Genetic Counselor

$5,000 hiring bonus!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, occasional weekends and holidays as needed

At Childrens, the regions only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring teamand join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview
The Genetic Counselor provides expert genetic education, risk assessment, counseling, and psychosocial support to patients and families in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Clinical responsibilities span general genetics, metabolic, and various specialty and multidisciplinary clinics. The counselor interprets genetic and genomic data, facilitates informed decision-making, and collaborates closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support the diagnosis, management, and follow-up care for individuals with or at risk for genetic conditions. The Genetic Counselor is a team-oriented professional with strong communication, organizational, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions

• Clinical Responsibilities
  • Obtains and interprets detailed medical, developmental, and family histories
  • Participates in patient encounters, provides genetic counseling to families and care providers
  • Formally documents patient encounters and test results in the electronic medical record according to institutional standards and provides summaries to patients after counseling sessions in an understandable and supportive manner
  • Assists with choosing, consenting, and arranging genetic testing logistics, including ordering, insurance pre-authorization, and result disclosure to provide the most efficient and cost-effective care
  • Collaborates closely with geneticists, specialists, and other team members to ensure comprehensive care
  • Participates in inpatient consultations, specialty clinic appointments, and multidisciplinary/specialty case reviews as needed
  • Independently, or in consultation with a physician, responds to calls and inquiries
• Education and Advocacy
  • Educates patients, families, and healthcare providers about genetic conditions, inheritance testing, and available resources
  • Provides training and mentorship to the public and to internal students and healthcare professionals
  • Responsible for participating in and organizing professional training
  • Uses research, continuing education, genetic conferences, and collaboration with colleagues to stay current on genetic disorders
• Program and Administrative Support
  • Contribute to development and growth of the hospitals genetic counseling services and workflows
  • Participate in quality improvement, policy development, and outcomes tracking initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, documentation, and billing requirements

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree Candidates must have a masters degree from an ACGC-accredited program Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience as a genetic counselor, preferably in pediatric clinical setting Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Team orientated profession with ability to work independently
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Licenses and Certifications

• Health Services\ABGC - American Board of Genetic Counseling Board-certified or board-eligible through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) Upon Hire Required And
• State licensure as a Genetic Counselor in Nebraska within 2 Years Required

Childrens is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Childrens, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

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