Genetic Counselor Job at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Provides genetic counseling to patients regarding hereditary syndromes. Counsels patients and families concerning genetic issues. Serves as a resource to physicians, staff, and other genetic counselors regarding genetic issues. Essential Responsibilities: Counsels patients and families concerning genetic issues which typically involves genetic or other testing. Interviews and evaluates patients' medical and genetic information. Recommends and coordinates additional testing and referrals. Provides extensive patient contact; explains procedures and risks, aids with decision-making, and provides psychosocial counseling as needed and follow-up. 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. Serves as resource to patients, providers, residents, and others regarding genetic counseling issues. Works directly and meets regularly with administrative management and Medical Director regarding the genetics counseling program. Maintains current knowledge regarding trends and developments in the field of genetics from multiple professional sources. Attends genetics conferences and presentations. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Genetic Counseling in progress and degree completed prior to start date required. 0-1 years related work experience required. Provisional Genetic Counselor License required prior to start date. Full Genetic Counselor License required with 6 months of employment. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access. Competencies: Decision Making, Problem Solving, Independence of Action, Written and Oral Communications, Knowledge, Team Work, Customer Service. Age based Competencies: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -. Physical Nature of the Job: Sedentary work with occasional exertion up to 10 pounds. Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 required as a condition of employment.

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