Job Description
About the position Provides genetic counseling and referral services for patients of all age groups (including obstetric-prenatal counseling, multiple miscarriage counseling, reproductive screening and advice, newborn consultation and cancer patients) who have or are at risk for genetic conditions or birth defects. Acts as a consultant to health care providers regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to management of their patients. Responsibilities • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. , • Provides genetic counseling services for all areas of medical genetics including pediatric, prenatal, adult, and cancer referrals. , • Reviews patient chart and evaluates family history through investigation of outside records, examination of affected individuals, or family testing of chromosome analysis, DNA studies, metabolic screening, etc. , • Assesses recurrence risk and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit and cost. , • Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling to members upon discovery of unexpected findings (e.g., malformation, biochemical disorders) regarding genetic conditions. , • Reviews implications and discusses options with member and/or family members. , • Makes referrals for ongoing care and support. , • Provides case management for complex genetic cases including coordination medical recommendations and management plans, testing and ongoing counseling. , • Develops, implements and coordinates a wide variety of genetic programs (e.g., prenatal diagnosis, expanded AFP, carrier screening and specialty clinics). , • Follows guidelines mandated by the State of California. , • Develops and presents programs and classes for pediatric, adult, obstetric and cancer patients. , • Produces culturally sensitive and age appropriate patient and health professional educational materials, and participates in community education programs. , • Conducts literature search on rare genetic diseases and keeps abreast of developments in the field. , • Develops and presents in-service education to physicians and health professional education materials, and current medical genetic topics. , • Maintains statistics, survey trends, and adjusts protocols to ensure appropriate patient referral and care. , • Recommends and implements enhanced clinical practice standards. , • Participates in research projects. , • Participates in group quality assurance case conferences with the Medical Geneticist. , • Reviews complex family pedigrees, unusual cases, abnormal AFP results, viewing of photographs, recombinant DNA studies, etc. , • Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Requirements • Masters degree in Genetic Counseling or complete degree prior to employment. , • Temporary Genetic Counselor License (California) required at hire OR Genetic Counselor License (California) required at hire. , • Genetic Counselor Certificate required at hire. , • National Provider Identifier. , • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local requirements. , • Demonstrated analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills. , • Ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form. , • Previous experience or knowledge of crisis intervention and interviewing techniques. , • Experience in development of educational programs in human and medical genetics. , • Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. , • For temporary Genetic Counselor license, must work under the general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or licensed physician: expiration is after 24 months or 30 days after notification that applicant has failed the ABGC certification exam, and it cannot be renewed (whichever comes first). Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of computer operations preferred. Benefits undefined Apply tot his job Apply tot his job