Genetics Counselor
Durham, NC, US, 27710
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About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Duke University Health System, Children’s Health Center seeks to hire a Genetic Counselor/Certified Genetic Counselor who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together as part of our multidiscipline Medical Genetics outpatient clinic(s).
The Children’s Health Center at Duke University Hospital is comprised of pediatric outpatient clinics. Opportunity to cross-collaborate with other subspecialists who may require genetic counseling services and inpatient coverage possible. The Duke Children's Health Center specialty clinics serve outpatient ambulatory pediatric patients and families with a variety of healthcare needs. This Genetic Counselor may also work at the Lenox Baker Children's Hospital.
Ideal candidates will be compassionate, with great communication and teamwork skills. Flexibility and the capacity to adapt to varying patient scenarios and high visit volumes are crucial to this role.
Work Schedule:
Full Time: Hours may vary, but will typically fall within a standard Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm schedule. All direct patient care will be provided in person and onsite within clinics.
What you will do:
As a Genetic Counselor in the Duke University Health System, you will plan and provide professional care for patients in accordance with the HR Genetic Counseling job description (Job 5046). These roles include, but are not limited to:
- Gather and review pertinent medical records and preparation for clinic visit.
- Take a family pedigree and medical history and interpretation of same.
- Participate in clinical evaluation of patient.
- Provide information about the medical genetic diagnosis, etiology, inheritance patterns, and risk of occurrence and reoccurrence.
- Provide information about available reproductive options and prenatal diagnosis where appropriate.
- Prepare case summaries and genetic counseling letter.
- Coordinate scheduling of appointments for general, specialty and outreach genetics clinics.
- Train and supervise graduate genetic counseling students in their clinical experiences.
- Advise and consult with local and national lay organizations and community support groups through participation on boards, advisory councils and national meetings.
- Conduct research in the field of genetic counseling.
What you can expect:
- Multitask in myriad ways – document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status, independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Educate patients and families in accordance with the Genetic Counselor competencies. Relationship management with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
What we will provide:
- Opportunities for a Lifetime. Duke University Health System is committed to providing robust learning and development from Office of Continuing Education.
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance (considered)
- Employee Referral Program
- Performance Increases
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee 403b plan and much more.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling(ABGC) accredited program
Passion for genetics in the areas of Cardiology, Nephrology and Neurology. Experience preferred but not necessary.
New graduates will be considered
Experience
Board Certification or eligible by the American Board Of Genetic Counselors (ABGC).
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Board Certification or eligible by the American Board Of Genetic Counselors (ABGC).
American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certified or have Active Candidate Status (ACS) from ABGC to sit for upcoming certification exams
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh