Genetic Counselor Job at kansashealthsystem, Westwood, KS

  • kansashealthsystem
  • Westwood, KS

Job Description

Position Title Genetic CounselorWestwood Administration - East Position Summary / Career Interest: The Genetic Counselor provides genetics assessment, diagnosis and counseling. This position serves our patients and families to assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited genetic disorders, provides information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions, advise individuals and families to support informed decision making and coping methods for those at risk, and also conduct research, educate, publish and perform administrative projects as discussed with their leadership team. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Arranges collection of blood or other samples for clinical genetic testing. Assist in the treatment of patients and families with known genetic disorders and of patients at risk for the development of genetic disorders. Develops and implements genetic counseling services. Provides education and counseling and interprets results for genetically influenced cancers. Reviews patient information, evaluates family history, conducts risk assessment and recommends medical or genetic testing. Serves as liaison between patients and their referring physician. Participates in research, publication, education, and administrative projects as scheduled and directed from leadership. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Master's Degree in Genetics from an accredited College or University. High School Graduate Required Licensure and Certification Genetics - American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) upon Hire Time Type: Part time Job Requisition ID: R-55906 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion . The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu . Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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