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Genetic Counselor - Center for Perinatal Medicine

Northside Hospital Inc.

#Clinical Research #Healthcare Management #Patient Screening #Genetic Testing #Genetic Counseling #ABGC Certification #ABMG Certification #Georgia State License

Quick overview

Coordinates genetic counseling, screening, and testing for specific patient populations while acting as a resource for the healthcare team. Consults with physicians to provide recommendations for patient health care management and supports program promotion through education.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's Degree from an accredited Genetic Counseling program and a valid Georgia state license. Board certification by ABMG or ABGC is required within 18 months of employment.

postgraduate degreeResearchPatient ScreeningPatient Care ManagementMedical EducationGenetic TestingClinical CoordinationGenetic Counseling

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Assists with the development, implementation and coordination of all genetic counseling, screening, testing, and follow-up for specific patient populations.
Supports the development and promotion of the program through education to the lay and medical community.
Functions as a resource to other members of the health care team.
Consults with physicians and other health care providers and makes recommendations for appropriate services and patient health care management.
May also participate in other research activities as directed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED Master’s Degree from accredited Genetic Counseling training program (provisional accreditation acceptable/second year students in good standing may apply) Licensed as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Georgia or valid Temporary License as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Georgia Board certification in Genetic Counseling by the ABMG or ABGC is required within 18 months of employment, or within the timeframe required by the employee’s Temporary License as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Georgia. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED Minimum two (2) years of genetic counseling experience Membership in a professional genetic counseling organization Management / supervisory experience

Work Hours: 8AM-5PM