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Genetic Counselor Jobs

Company

Kaiser Permanente
Address , San Jose
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-11-25
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description
Independently provides genetic counseling and referral services for patients of all age groups who have or are at risk for genetic conditions or birth defects. Acts as a consultant to health care providers regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to management of their patients. Administers state, regional, and local programs that provide genetic services to members.

Essential Functions:
  • Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit, and cost.
  • Provides input into local and regional polices and guidelines and hiring of new staff.
  • Identifies opportunities to reduce costs and increase services.
  • Develops, implements, and coordinates a wide variety of genetic programs (e.g., prenatal diagnosis, GDSP Screening Program, carrier screening, and specialty clinics) at the local or regional level.
  • Maintains local and regional statistics, survey trends, and adjusts protocols to ensure appropriate patient referral and care.
  • Serves as preceptor for graduate genetic counseling students and medical residents.
  • Recommends/implements enhanced clinical practice standards.
  • Produces culturally sensitive and age appropriate patient and health professional education materials, and participates in community education programs.
  • May participate in research projects.
  • Follows guidelines mandated by the State of California.
  • Develops and presents inservice education to physicians and other health care providers regarding genetic services and current medical genetics topics.
  • Provides case management for complex genetics cases, including coordinating medical recommendations and management plans, testing, and ongoing counseling.
  • Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions.
  • Maintains current knowledge of advances in the field of genetics.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
  • Develops and presents programs and classes for pediatric, adult, obstetric and cancer patients.
  • Provides genetic counseling services for all areas of medical genetics including pediatric, prenatal, adult, and/or cancer referrals.


Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • N/A
Education
  • Masters degree in genetic counseling or complete degree prior to employment start date.
License, Certification, Registration
  • For Temporary Genetic Counselor License, must work under the general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or licensed physician: expiration is after 24 months or 30 days after notification that applicant has failed the ABGC certification exam and it cannot be renewed (whichever comes first).
  • Must be Board Certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics, or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and have a current/valid Genetic Counselor License issued by the California State Department of Public Health prior to employment start date or a temporary Genetic Counselor License issued by the California State Department of Public Health, if not yet Board Certified, prior to employment start date.
  • Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.

Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form.
  • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Demonstrated refined analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous computer experience preferred.

PrimaryLocation : California,San Jose,San Jose Building 21
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A18|IFPTE|Local 20
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : San Jose Hospital - Genetics-Clinical Nurse - 0206
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.