Driscoll Children's Hospital
Pediatric Genetic Counselor
Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417
Overview
Driscoll Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Genetic Counselor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics. The team includes a clinical geneticist, a genetics nurse, a genetics medical assistant, and two medical office specialists; a second clinical geneticist is joining this year. The role provides genetic counseling primarily for pediatric patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, with services extended to adult patients as needed. Responsibilities
Provide genetic counseling primarily for pediatric patients in outpatient and inpatient settings Provide genetic counseling for adult patients as needed Review, elicit, and interpret family, medical, and psychosocial histories Obtain informed consent from patients and families Coordinate the genetic testing process with laboratory, physicians, and patients/families Work closely with geneticists, non-genetics physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care members to coordinate patient care Participate in departmental conferences, meetings, and student/resident teaching Demonstrate effective communication, listening, organization, and independence; demonstrate successful case management skills Demonstrate clinical knowledge and professional competency appropriate for the provision of care specific to age, development, culture, ethnicity, language, education, socioeconomic status and condition-specific needs of patients, while maintaining a consistent level of patient care Document and maintain accurate case records with full, objective, succinct and appropriate medical record documentation; ensure confidentiality of information Serve as a resource and effectively share clinical expertise with staff, referring providers and community Requirements
Graduated from an ABGC accredited genetic counseling training program Board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Genetic Counselors Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations Comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders and defects Ability to apply counseling methods and techniques to help families cope and manage potential outcomes Strong computer skills and comfort with databases Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral) Strong organizational skills Critical thinking skills Eagerness to work in a team setting Bilingual in Spanish (preferred but not required) Competitive salary with sign-on & relocation bonus Full benefits package: health, retirement, generous PTO Ongoing professional development & CEU opportunities A mission-driven team dedicated to pediatric healthcare Master’s degree in human genetics and counseling or a related field Board-eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Experience
Experience as a clinical genetic counselor preferred but not required Security
HIPAA compliance and safeguarding sensitive health information Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Driscoll Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Genetic Counselor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics. The team includes a clinical geneticist, a genetics nurse, a genetics medical assistant, and two medical office specialists; a second clinical geneticist is joining this year. The role provides genetic counseling primarily for pediatric patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, with services extended to adult patients as needed. Responsibilities
Provide genetic counseling primarily for pediatric patients in outpatient and inpatient settings Provide genetic counseling for adult patients as needed Review, elicit, and interpret family, medical, and psychosocial histories Obtain informed consent from patients and families Coordinate the genetic testing process with laboratory, physicians, and patients/families Work closely with geneticists, non-genetics physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care members to coordinate patient care Participate in departmental conferences, meetings, and student/resident teaching Demonstrate effective communication, listening, organization, and independence; demonstrate successful case management skills Demonstrate clinical knowledge and professional competency appropriate for the provision of care specific to age, development, culture, ethnicity, language, education, socioeconomic status and condition-specific needs of patients, while maintaining a consistent level of patient care Document and maintain accurate case records with full, objective, succinct and appropriate medical record documentation; ensure confidentiality of information Serve as a resource and effectively share clinical expertise with staff, referring providers and community Requirements
Graduated from an ABGC accredited genetic counseling training program Board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Genetic Counselors Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations Comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders and defects Ability to apply counseling methods and techniques to help families cope and manage potential outcomes Strong computer skills and comfort with databases Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral) Strong organizational skills Critical thinking skills Eagerness to work in a team setting Bilingual in Spanish (preferred but not required) Competitive salary with sign-on & relocation bonus Full benefits package: health, retirement, generous PTO Ongoing professional development & CEU opportunities A mission-driven team dedicated to pediatric healthcare Master’s degree in human genetics and counseling or a related field Board-eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Experience
Experience as a clinical genetic counselor preferred but not required Security
HIPAA compliance and safeguarding sensitive health information Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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