Genetic Counselor, Cancer Center Job Listing at Wake Forest in Winston Salem, NC (Job ID 59624)

Description

At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, we take pride in offering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.  Joining our team means becoming an essential part of a leading healthcare institution that is committed to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research.

Position Highlights: 

• Shift Schedule:  Part time
• Department:  Genetics
• Location:  Winston Salem, NC - Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

Education/Experience/Certifications to Qualify:   

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC Accredited Program.
• Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) required.

Essential Functions:  

• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary clinical teams and healthcare providers in providing genetic and genomic health care and research.
• Identifies patients who may benefit from specific genetic and genomic information and/or services based on assessment data Explains the nature of genetics evaluation to patients..
• Orders tests and perform clinical assessments in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Integrates genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic/medical conditions and diseases. Explains the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results.
• Provides patients with credible, accurate, appropriate, and current genetic and genomic information, resources, services, and/or technologies specific to a given patient that facilitates decision-making. 
• Promotes and advocates for patient-specific decision making in an unbiased non-coercive manner that respects the patient's culture, language, traditions, lifestyle, religious beliefs and values. Displays a non-judgmental attitude at all times.
• Evaluates impact and effectiveness of genetic and genomic technology, information, interventions, and treatments on patients outcomes.
• Documents case information clearly and concisely in the medical record and in correspondence to referring physicians, and discuss case information with other members of the healthcare team, as necessary.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts public and professional education programs on medical genetics, patient care, and genetic counseling issues.
• Maintains professional growth, which includes acquiring relevant information required for a given situation, keeping abreast of current standards of practice as well as societal developments, and seeking out or establishing mechanisms for peer support.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to prioritize work activities and achieve goals in a timely manner. 
• Problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking/analysis skills.