What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetic Counselor - Human Genetics - Days position at VCU Health?
The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling to patients referred for clinical genetic services. The Genetic Counselor coordinates the dissemination of clinical genetic information to the physicians, laboratories, other counselors and office staff at VCU. The Genetic Counselor coordinates the dissemination of clinical genetic information to patients and physicians in the community.
The Genetic Counselor participates in the education and training of genetic counseling students and other students in post graduate education in the VCU School of Medicine.
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire
Active Candidate Status with the American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC) to sit for the National Examination*
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
Active Virginia Genetic Counselor license
Experience REQUIRED: N/A
Experience PREFERRED
Previous experience of one (1) or more years in clinical practice
Education/training REQUIRED
Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC certified training program
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent Action(s) Required
Performs daily assignments independently.
Seeks guidance from Genetic Counselor Lead and/or department leadership as needed.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements: N/A
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
Days
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The Genetic Counselor participates in the education and training of genetic counseling students and other students in post graduate education in the VCU School of Medicine.
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Hire
Active Candidate Status with the American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC) to sit for the National Examination*
- Must obtain certification within 2 years of date of hire into position
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
Active Virginia Genetic Counselor license
Experience REQUIRED: N/A
Experience PREFERRED
Previous experience of one (1) or more years in clinical practice
Education/training REQUIRED
Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC certified training program
Education/training PREFERRED: N/A
Independent Action(s) Required
Performs daily assignments independently.
Seeks guidance from Genetic Counselor Lead and/or department leadership as needed.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements: N/A
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
Days
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran