Hurley Health Services

Role Description Genetic counselors help identify families at possible risk of a genetic condition by gathering and analyzing family history and inheritance patterns and calculating chances of recurrence. They provide information about genetic testing and related procedures. - Collaborates with Neonatology providers to counsel patients virtually, monitor abnormal test results from genetic tests. - Communicate using genetics expertise with the Neonatology provider to conduct research, education or community outreach. - Performs genetic counseling in accordance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling Scope of Practice guidelines. - Identifies and coordinates appropriate genetic counseling. - Discuss results with the physician and communicate with the patient. - Documents using EPIC. - May assist with data collection. - Provides essential genetic counseling services to patients and their families virtually (via telehealth) on various genetic topics. - Collaborates and communicates effectively with the Neonatology providers and care team related to patient care, genetics education, community outreach, and potentially research. - Coordinates appropriate genetic testing and interpretation of the results for patients and their families. - Reports results to the patient and the referring provider. - Reviews abnormal genetic test results with neonatal care team and communicates results to patients and their families. - Provides patients, families, and healthcare providers education about genetic conditions and available resources as needed. - Stay updated on industry advancements and best practices in genetic counseling. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Utilizes new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignment. Qualifications - Master’s Degree from an accredited genetic counseling training program. - ACMG/ABGC board certified. - Michigan Medical Board License. - Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision. - Is proficient with electronic medical records systems.