What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetics Counselor - Prenatal Diagnosis; 0.8 FTE; Day Shift position at UnityPoint Health-Meriter?
Genetics Counselor
The Genetics Counselor delivers clinical genetic counseling, assessing patient eligibility and providing clear, culturally appropriate information on genetic conditions, including etiology, inheritance, and prognosis. The role supports case management, patient follow-up, and accurate test result communication while maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation. The role facilitates patient engagement, prepares educational materials, and assists with administrative tasks to enhance genetic services at UPH.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
UnityPoint Health-Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Main Functions
- Determine appropriateness of referral, eligibility of patient for genetic counseling.
- Assists with case management and patient care follow-up including scheduling appointments, making referrals for services and financial coverage/authorize, tracking test results and conveying those results to patients and providers.
- In counseling sessions and/or over the phone obtains and evaluates family history, pregnancy history, medical history, and other appropriate information or signatures from the patient for use in the consultation and evaluation process. Obtain and review pertinent medical records and scientific literature for current information pertaining to case.
- Analyzes and interprets information obtained from the patient, medical records and resource materials.
- Discusses and explains pertinent genetic, medical and psychosocial information with patients, including risks, procedures, inheritance patterns, test results, and implications of findings. Provide informed consent for prenatal procedures. Analyze and interpret clinical/laboratory findings.
- Provides comprehensive information regarding the etiology, inheritance and natural history/prognosis for genetic conditions in culturally appropriate terms that patient can comprehend.
- Participates in quality assurance activities pertinent to Prenatal Diagnosis and Perinatal Clinic.
- Researched specific lab test and testing facilities to ensure the best testing methods with concerns to cost.
- Educates patients regarding tests and procedures and risks associated with each.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Biology, Genetic Counseling, Healthcare Management or equivalent related discipline.
- At least One year of experience in genetics or outpatient clinic setting or related field.
- Genetic Testing Software Proficiency
- Genetics and Genomics Expertise
- Certified Diplomat of American Board of Medical Genetics in genetic counseling