Genetics Counselor - Pediatrics

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About Duke Health Integrated Practice

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.

JOB LOCATION:

Duke Children’s Creekstone - 4709 Creekstone Dr

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Genetic Counselor in our Duke Children’s Creekstone clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather and review pertinent medical records and preparation for clinic visit.
• Take a family pedigree and medical history and interpretation of data gathered.
• 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.
• Collaborate with outside genetic testing laboratories to gather billing information for patients compared to the patient’s insurance to aid in informed decision-making.
• 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.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited program
• Board Certification or eligible by the American Board Of Genetic Counselors (ABGC).

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts.

Job Code: 00005046 GENETICS COUNSELOR
Job Level: G2

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