Onsite
Summary
The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling, supportive and follow up services to patients and family members at high risk for genetic and/or exposure related conditions.
Responsibilities
- Provides genetic counseling, supportive and follow up services to patients and family members at high risk for genetic and/or exposure related conditions.
- Works with clients in regard to genetic disorders/birth defects after assessing, researching, and interpreting information.
- Provides information and testing recommendations related to managing the situation identified.
- Consults with physicians, allied health professionals, and/ or educators in regard to genetic issues.
- Educates lay persons, teachers, health care professionals, and/or payers through formal/informal presentations, pamphlets, and/or publications.
- Participates in policy/procedure setting regarding genetics issues at the institution and through local, state, or national meetings.
- Expands and develops genetic services through seeking, writing, and administering grants.
- Performs research as appropriate.
- Other duties as required.
Technical Expertise
- Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
- Experience in healthcare is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
- Education: Master's degree in Genetic Counseling is required
- Certification: Board Certification/board eligible by the National Board of Genetic Counseling [ABGC] and licensure/ licensure eligible in Ohio is required.
- Years of relevant experience: 3 to 5 years is preferred.
- Years of experience supervising: None.
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite
About the company
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More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it.
Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room.
The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children.
We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need.
No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—support, rewards and satisfaction.
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