Genetics Counselor

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The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling by assessing family history of patients and/or families in cases of suspected hereditary syndromes. The GC assists patients and families to comprehend if they are at increased risk of developing diseases. Recommends gene testing when appropriate and provide results and follow-up counseling and recommendations for patients.

• Implements core GC skills and competencies which include:

• Assesses family history, completes pedigree, and counsels patients and/or families in cases of suspected hereditary cancer syndromes; assists families to comprehend risk of an increased chance of developing cancer.

• Recommends genetic testing as appropriate. Order gene testing. Provides disclosure of test results, the meaning of the results and follow-up counseling.

• Provides patients recommendations for cancer screening and risk reduction strategies based on the individual's level of risk

• Clear documentation with all elements required for new patient and result disclosure patient appointments

• Utilize EMR as required for Genetic Counselors

• Maintains patient data base

• Presents patients at weekly case conference

• Recognize need for professional growth and takes steps to achieve

• Point person for Jefferson referring and treatment team providers for questions regarding hereditary risk and gene testing

• Implements clinical practice under supervision from GC, MD

Education:

Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling

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Experience:

New graduate to 3 years' experience. Boarded/licensed experience preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

Eligible for and then required Board Certification in Genetic Counseling. PA, NJ licenses and if requested Delaware

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.