Prenatal genetic counselor job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Prenatal genetic counselor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in prenatal genetic counselor job postings.
Sample prenatal genetic counselor requirements
- Master's degree in genetic counseling or related field
- Board certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling
- Experience in prenatal genetic counseling
- Knowledge of genetic testing technologies and interpretation of results
- Understanding of medical and ethical issues related to prenatal testing
Sample required prenatal genetic counselor soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy and sensitivity when working with patients and families
- Ability to explain complex genetic concepts in simple terms
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
Prenatal genetic counselor job description example 1
Sutter Health prenatal genetic counselor job description
SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South
**Position Overview:**
Under general supervision, responsible for providing genetic counseling to all assigned clients. Oversee and participate in the counseling of patients on all genetically related matters including: risk assessment, overview of genetic testing, test results and implications, suggested follow-up and clinical trials enrollment. Works to continue to expand genetic testing and counseling services offered to patients. Responsible for maintaining professional relationships with referring clinicians, excellent patient service and educating both the community and clinical members on genetic counseling and testing updates.
**Job Description** :
**EDUCATION**
_Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._
Master's: Genetic Counseling
**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE**
CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor
OR ABGC-American Board of Genetic Counseling
**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:**
2 years prior experience as a Genetic Counselor.
**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
Understanding of clinical applications and standards necessary to provide comprehensive, current genetic services and counseling.
Familiar with input and data retrieval on computer database.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, good writing ability.
Knowledge and experience in the area of teamwork with health professionals.
**Job Shift:**
Days
**Schedule:**
Full Time
**Shift Hours:**
8
**Days of the Week:**
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
**Weekend Requirements:**
None
**Benefits:**
Yes
**Unions:**
No
**Position Status:**
Exempt
**Weekly Hours:**
40
**Employee Status:**
Regular
**Number of Openings:**
0
Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
**Position Overview:**
Under general supervision, responsible for providing genetic counseling to all assigned clients. Oversee and participate in the counseling of patients on all genetically related matters including: risk assessment, overview of genetic testing, test results and implications, suggested follow-up and clinical trials enrollment. Works to continue to expand genetic testing and counseling services offered to patients. Responsible for maintaining professional relationships with referring clinicians, excellent patient service and educating both the community and clinical members on genetic counseling and testing updates.
**Job Description** :
**EDUCATION**
_Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma._
Master's: Genetic Counseling
**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE**
CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor
OR ABGC-American Board of Genetic Counseling
**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:**
2 years prior experience as a Genetic Counselor.
**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
Understanding of clinical applications and standards necessary to provide comprehensive, current genetic services and counseling.
Familiar with input and data retrieval on computer database.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, good writing ability.
Knowledge and experience in the area of teamwork with health professionals.
**Job Shift:**
Days
**Schedule:**
Full Time
**Shift Hours:**
8
**Days of the Week:**
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
**Weekend Requirements:**
None
**Benefits:**
Yes
**Unions:**
No
**Position Status:**
Exempt
**Weekly Hours:**
40
**Employee Status:**
Regular
**Number of Openings:**
0
Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024