Cedars-Sinai

Genetic Counselor II - Center for Genomic Medicine - Full-Time, Hybrid

Cedars-Sinai • $85K — $100K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011Hybrid
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling required.
  • Minimum two years of experience in genetic counseling required.
  • American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Certification required upon hire.
  • California Genetic Counseling License (Full or temporary) required upon hire.
  • Preferred experience in adult and/or pediatric genetics.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze intake information to ensure appropriate appointments.
  • Demonstrate competency in genetic counseling clinical services.
  • Assess recurrence risks and recommend medical/genetic testing.
  • Ensure complete counseling paperwork is submitted.
  • Communicate regularly with medical geneticists and supervising physicians.
  • Deliver normal and abnormal results, coordinating follow-up care.
  • Provide crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling for genetic conditions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continued education and professional development.
  • Participate in regular staff meetings and team-building activities.
  • Involvement in outreach and education initiatives.
  • Engagement in quality development of clinical services.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Genetic Counselor II, you will deliver comprehensive genetic counseling services to patients and families in accordance with established professional practice guidelines. Clinical responsibilities are generally centered in an assigned practice area, with flexibility to provide clinical coverage across other practice areas based on departmental and organizational needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for analyzing the intake information and determining if appropriate appointments have been scheduled.
  • Demonstrates knowledge, competency skills and intervention techniques in GC clinical services.
  • Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based upon analysis of risk, benefit and cost.
  • Ensures proper completion of counseling paperwork.
  • Interacts and communicates regularly with the medical geneticist(s) and/or other supervising physician(s).
  • Responsible for the communication of both normal and abnormal results and coordinating appropriate follow-up with medical geneticist and/or supervising physician.
  • Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions; makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
  • Acts as consultant to referring physicians regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to the management of their patients.
  • Participates in regular staff meetings; works to establish her/himself as a team member, providing coverage for colleagues as necessary.
  • Provides genetic counseling in accordance w/applicable standards of professional care.
  • Attends continuous education courses, attends meetings, and reviews medical literature. Stays current in GC field.
  • Provides case management for complex genetic cases, including coordinating medical recommendations, testing, and ongoing counseling.
  • Contributes to quality/development of clinical services, participates in specialty sections, and coordinates specific services or specific projects.
  • Actively participates in outreach, education, and training activities.


Department-Specific Responsibilities:
  • Provides comprehensive genetic counseling services for programs in the Center for Genomic Medicine, as assigned, which may include adult and pediatric patients in general and subspecialty clinics.


Qualifications

Education, Experience & Licenses/Certifications:
  • Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling required.
  • Minimum of two (2) years experience in genetic counseling and competent in all genetic counselor core functions required.
  • American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Certification required upon hire. ABMG Certified Counselors (prior to 1991 may still be considered).
  • California Genetic Counseling License (Full or temporary) required upon hire.
  • Experience in adult genetics and/or pediatric genetics is preferred.

About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
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13,000 employees
Industry
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Founded
1902
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