Peds Genetics Counselor

Provides genetic counseling to patients and families including awide range of genetic conditions with assessment of recurrence andoccurrence of the condition, nature of the condition, mode ofinheritance, recurrence risk, treatments, prognosis, availableservices, and support groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Certified Genetic Counselor through the American Board ofGenetic Counseling

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience working with patients and families in aclinical setting.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements describedhere are intended to describe the general nature of work beingperformed by people assigned to this position. They are notintended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of allresponsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides genetic counseling to patients and families including awide range of genetic conditions with assessment of recurrence andoccurrence of the condition, nature of the condition, mode ofinheritance, recurrence risk, treatments, prognosis, availableservices, and support groups.
• Obtain and interpret specific data including family history,birth history, medical history and test results. Integrate clinicand genetic information for specialized laboratory and clinicaltesting. Assess the patient and family members; level ofunderstanding of development and behavioral relationships.
• Participate as a team member in informative and educationalsessions. Assure laboratory testing is coordinated within andoutside the institution.
• Prepare a written report of the patient’s clinic visit for thereferring physician, agencies and families includingrecommendations.
• Coordinate the implementation of those recommendations.
• Handle inquiries from patients, physicians, nurses and communityagencies regarding patient referrals, management and geneticquestions. Develop a working knowledge of healthcare and socialservices available to children with special needs in West Virginiaand surrounding states.
• Intervention with local families, agencies and physicians byheightening the awareness of services and health behaviors that mayreduce the symptoms of a genetic condition, facilitate thesuccessful adaptation of the disease process, education about,administer and monitor responses of therapy of genetic conditions,advocate for and facilitate access to genetic resources and supportgroups and network with members of the genetic community locally,nationally and internationally as needed.
• Teach classes and workshops on genetic evaluation and geneticconditions to residents, students and community groups asrequested.
• Schedule patients. Communicate with local physicians andfamilies the timeliness of genetic evaluation for individuals andprenatal patients.
• Fill out paperwork including computer forms, billing forms andother date forms on each patient.
• Travel required for outreach clinics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting,moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing,walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing40+ pounds.
• Working closely with others
• Protracted or irregular hours
• Working around biohazards
• Working around infectious diseases
• Working with or near the deceased
• Working with hands in water
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8239 UHA CH Pediatrics Specialties

Address

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively"UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local fair employment practiceslaws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discriminationagainst employees, applicants, or any other covered persons becauseof race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry,ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation,and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability,citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformedservices, genetic information, or any other characteristicprotected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHAemployees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited fromengaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to allterms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to,hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits,and termination of employment.