What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetic Counselor I/II position at UCLA Health?
Description
Under direction of the Division Chief, and the Senior Genetic Counselor, the Genetic Counselor will coordinate UCLA Peds/Adult Genetics Clinic, inpatient service, and Pediatrics Cancer Predisposition Clinic. In this role, your duties include provide genetic counseling to patients and families in the above clinics . Other duties include supervision of genetic counseling interns, lecture to genetic counseling students, professionals and public on genetic counseling, genetic disease and genomic medicine.
*Recruiting for Genetic Counselor I or II based on relent experience and/or licensure
Salary Range: $42.60-$63.06Qualifications
- Master's degree in genetic counseling from an accredited genetic counseling program
- At least one year of experience in genetic counseling (post master's degree) preferred
- Board eligible/certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
- License or License-eligible from the state of California.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply genetic counseling methods and techniques
- Knowledge of health care systems, health insurance authorization processes, health information systems, and community resources
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to ensure that all recommended testing that is ordered is completed and that patients have been appropriately informed of the results in a timely manner
- Ability to present relevant genetic information to individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds in an informed, compassionate manner and to help families obtain the medical and social services they may need
- One year of experience in Health care or a closely related field as determined by institution is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of patient resource information (i.e. counseling, physician referrals, support groups, community resources)
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
Under direction of the Division Chief, and the Senior Genetic Counselor, the Genetic Counselor will coordinate UCLA Peds/Adult Genetics Clinic, inpatient service, and Pediatrics Cancer Predisposition Clinic. In this role, your duties include provide genetic counseling to patients and families in the above clinics . Other duties include supervision of genetic counseling interns, lecture to genetic counseling students, professionals and public on genetic counseling, genetic disease and genomic medicine.
*Recruiting for Genetic Counselor I or II based on relent experience and/or licensure
Salary Range: $42.60-$63.06Qualifications
- Master's degree in genetic counseling from an accredited genetic counseling program
- At least one year of experience in genetic counseling (post master's degree) preferred
- Board eligible/certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
- License or License-eligible from the state of California.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply genetic counseling methods and techniques
- Knowledge of health care systems, health insurance authorization processes, health information systems, and community resources
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to ensure that all recommended testing that is ordered is completed and that patients have been appropriately informed of the results in a timely manner
- Ability to present relevant genetic information to individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds in an informed, compassionate manner and to help families obtain the medical and social services they may need
- One year of experience in Health care or a closely related field as determined by institution is preferred but not required
- Knowledge of patient resource information (i.e. counseling, physician referrals, support groups, community resources)
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
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