Cardiovascular Genetic Counselor

Job description

Job Description Summary Cardiovascular Genetic Counselor position available for immediate hire. Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type​: Regular Cost Center: CC005600 CHSCorp - Genetic Counseling Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Grade: Health-31 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Job Description: Elicits medical history, family history and constructs pedigree to assess risk for genetic disease occurrence or recurrence; evaluates complex medical and genetic literature from a variety of sources and incorporates into patient counseling and management; explains available testing options including risks, benefits and limitations of testing; coordinates genetic testing and return of results for patients and/or families; provides genetic education, counseling, and psychosocial support for patients/families; reviews referrals and triages cases; supports operations of genetics clinic; performs administrative and day-to-day operational clinical activities including record review and patient charting; writes detailed consultation reports conveying complex genetic concepts to patients and referring physicians; collaborates with genetic counselin...