Genetic Counselor - Pediatric Genetics - FT - Days - MPG - Hollywood
Core
Provides genetic counseling to patients with a medical or family history of pediatric or adult onset genetic diseases, coordinating program services and communicating results to healthcare providers.
Role type
Clinical genetic counselor (pediatric/adult)
Builds
Patient care plans, risk assessments, and referrals for testing and treatment
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Genetics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Risk assessment, patient and family education, medical record interpretation, treatment option planning, advocacy coordination, research on genetic disease trends
Preferred skills
Pediatric or general genetic counseling experience
Technologies
Electronic health records, genetic testing platforms
Responsibilities
Develop genetic counseling plans including risk assessment and treatment options; Provide counseling and education to patients and families; Identify and provide referrals for testing, treatment, and support; Research and apply knowledge of genetic disease trends; Collect and interpret family/medical histories and test results; Coordinate testing and communicate results to referring providers
