What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetic Counselor position at Bethany Children's Health Center?
Job Purpose
The Genetic Counselor will partner with the Medical Geneticist in obtaining and returning genetic results to help patients and families understand and adapt to genetic contributions to create a robust plan of care. This role will provide services for patients receiving care in both our inpatient and outpatient settings.
Qualifications
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Education: |
Masters in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC accredited program |
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Experience: |
2 year experience preferred |
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License/Certification/Credential: |
Genetic Counselor Board Certified or Eligible with goal to get certified within 3 years |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Duty |
Percent of Time |
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Support and assist in the interpretation of specific genetic results including negative, positive or VUS |
20% |
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Coordinate payor and insurance information to genetic testing companies to ensure the appropriate flow of information to receive completion of billing process |
20% |
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Conduct cascade testing for family members also at risk for specific genetic diagnosis |
20% |
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Offers counsel to impact informed decisions on healthcare & family planning |
20% |
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Provide counseling to patients and care givers regarding the limitations and benefits of genetic testing |
10% |
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Perform family history tracing to detect patterns of inherited conditions |
5% |
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Other duties as assigned |
5% |
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required by an employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.
In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Bethany Children’s Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.