Counselor Genetics

Description : Job Summary : Provide genetic counseling and referral services for adult and pediatric patients who have or are at risk for genetic conditions.

Patients will be seen independently or in conjunction with a Medical Geneticist, as needed. Consult with Health Care providers regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to patient management.

Support the Geneticist in preparation of new cases and provide psychosocial counseling and follow-up.Essential Responsibilities : Assess patient & family needs related to Genetics consultation by triaging referrals and obtaining and interpreting family history.

Assess family concerns and need for information in addition to discussing genetic testing availability.Provide pre- and post- genetic counseling including psychosocial support and referrals to other providers as needed.

Write clinic notes and documents interactions with family.Coordinate care by arranging for genetic testing and coordinating diagnostic & research studies.

Communicate test results to families and determines need for further evaluation by Geneticist.Accompany Medical Geneticist to circuit riding sites as often as once per month.

Supervise genetic counseling students as they rotate through clinic.Participate in activities which improve KFHPWs Genetics program by working with the medical geneticist to develop clinical indicators for quality assurance.

Full licensure must be maintained throughout employment. Basic Qualifications : Experience N / A Education Masters degree in genetic counseling at time of hire.

License, Certification, Registration Genetic Counselor License (Washington) required at hire OR Provisional Genetic Counselor License (Washington) required at hire Genetic Counselor License (Washington) within 12 months of hire Additional Requirements : Experience with software applications including MS Office software and Web browsers.

Knowledge of human growth and development to modify care to the age and development status of patients.Ability to work independently and in a team setting and with various age groups.

Preferred Qualifications : Experience in prenatal, pediatric and adult genetics or equivalent work experience.Certified with National Society of Genetic Counselors by date of hire / transfer.

Primary Location : Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start : 08 : 00 AM Working Hours End : 05 : 00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group / Union Affiliation : NUE-WA-04NUENon Union Employee Job Level : Individual Contributor Department : Central Campus South - Genetics - 1130 Pay Range : $80100 - $103620 / year The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting.

The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel : No At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do.

We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work.

Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

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.

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