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Genetics Counselor - Duke Children's Creekstone

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Job Location: Duke Children's Creekstone - 4709 Page Road

Job Summary

We are seeking a Genetics Counselor to create, develop and implement specialized clinical practice in the specific area of clinical genetics. Work independently and function as part of a medical genetics team under the supervision of a medical geneticist.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Gather and review pertinent medical records and preparation for clinic visit.
• Take a family pedigree and medical history and interpretation of data gathered.
• Participate in clinical evaluation of patient.
• Provide information about the medical genetic diagnosis, etiology, inheritance patterns, and risk of occurrence and reoccurrence.
• Provide information about available reproductive options and prenatal diagnosis where appropriate.
• Coordinate scheduling of appointments for general, specialty and outreach genetics clinics.
• Collaborate with outside genetic testing laboratories to gather billing information for patients compared to the patient's insurance to aid in informed decision-making.
• Train and supervise graduate genetic counseling students in their clinical experiences.
• Advise and consult with local and national lay organizations and community support groups through participation on boards, advisory councils and national meetings.
• Conduct research in the field of genetic counseling.

Job Eligibility Requirements

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited program.
• Board Certification or eligible by the American Board Of Genetic Counselors (ABGC). Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire if not certified.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong Psychological Counseling Skills.
• Ability to work in a complex, emotional and stressful environment.

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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