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UnityPoint Health

Genetic Counselor-Genetic Counseling Clinic

UnityPoint Health, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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Overview

UnityPoint Health- Des Moines serves Central Iowa and is located in Des Moines. As a community-focused healthcare provider, we provide coordinated clinic, hospital and home-based care for patients in Des Moines and Central Iowa. We are led by nearly 290 physicians and providers working in more than 50 UnityPoint Clinic locations. Our hospitals include Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children's Hospital and Methodist West Hospital, and John Stoddard Cancer Center, along with UnityPoint at Home. UnityPoint Health- Des Moines is a division of UnityPoint Health. We are dedicated to making it easier for you to live well and to delivering high-quality, low-cost care. Our total rewards program is competitive and compensation is commensurate with experience. Job details

Department: Genetic Counseling Clinic-Meth Shift: M-F Days Job ID: 173328 Area of Interest: Patient Services Sign On Bonus: $7,500 FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Why UnityPoint Health

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We are recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. Our Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities. Examples include paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, dental and health insurance, paid holidays, disability coverage and more, plus options like Daily Pay and tuition reimbursement. Responsibilities

UnityPoint Health- Des Moines seeks a full-time Genetic Counselor to work with patients and families as part of a multi-disciplinary care team. The genetic counselor will work within an established genetic counseling clinic alongside an experienced genetic counselor and a genetic counseling assistant. Primary service areas include oncology, pediatrics, and perinatal, with opportunities to grow the genetics program into other sub-specialties. The Genetics Clinic serves over 1,000 new patients and families per year. The genetic counseling clinic primarily serves patients with oncology-related genetics concerns, with counseling for other sub-specialties also provided. The Genetic Counselor is a clinical resource to patients and physicians, providing genetic counseling to individuals and families at high risk for genetic disorders. The counselor collaborates with the health care team to ensure appropriate care, conducts education sessions and develops policies, procedures and materials as needed. The counselor interprets and communicates information about genetic risk and the usefulness of genetic technologies to facilitate informed decision making while respecting personal beliefs and values. Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC-accredited program required. Experience: Two years of experience in genetic counseling is preferred. Licenses / Certifications: Certification as a Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) from ABGC required, or Active Candidate Status with intent to complete certification within the next available examination cycle. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Fluent English written and spoken; basic computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, email, web); professionalism and relationship management; ability to handle multiple interruptions and changing priorities. The ideal candidate works well with a team, demonstrates compassionate, patient-focused care, and is committed to professional development. Seniorit y level

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