Genetic Counselor I

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Cook Children's Health Care System
15 days ago
United StatesFull TimeGeneral MedicineinNot on LinkedIn

Job Description

About the Role

Join Cook Children's Health Care System as a Genetic Counselor I in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • will be responsible for providing genetic counseling services to patients and families.
  • will reviewing patient information, family history, conduct risk assessments and recommends genetic testing based on analysis.
  • will assess patients and/or family risk for inherited conditions such as genetic disorders and birth defects.
  • will work closely with insurance specialists to understand benefits and provide appeals and letters of medical necessity as needed for patient care and testing.

Benefits & Compensation

  • and provide appeals and letters of medical necessity as needed for patient care and testing.
  • Education and Experience: Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics from a program accredited by Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) with Board Eligibility required.
  • Covers inpatient and clinic.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Cook Children's Health Care System as a Genetic Counselor I.

Key Skills

Genetic CounselingRisk AssessmentGenetic TestingCommunicationMedical AnalysisPatient CareInsurance CoordinationMedical Necessity LettersEmotional StabilityInherited DisordersBirth Defects

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics from an ACGC-accredited program and must be Board Eligible. Essential abilities include comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders, excellent communication skills for complex diagnoses, and the professionalism to manage difficult cases.
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Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

15d ago