Genetics Counselor ( Full-Time, Days)

Job Title: Genetics Counselor
Department: Operations
Location: 1445 Portland Avenue 2nd Floor Rochester, NY 14621
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours 
Schedule: 8a - 430p or 830a - 5p as needed. 

SUMMARY:

The Genetic Counselor role at Rochester Regional Health plays a crucial role in assessing and managing the risk of genetically inherited conditions. They work with patients and families to provide genetic testing, interpret medical histories and offer counseling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain informed consent from patients and discuss their options.
• Analyzes and interprets test results and genetic information from family histories, and identifies patients or families at risk for specific diseases, disorders, or syndromes.
• Conducts risk assessments and recommends medical or genetic testing based on analysis.
• Coordinates treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
• Explains diagnostic procedures, such as ultrasound and amniocentesis.
• Document case details in patient files while ensuring confidentiality.
• Provide educational material and recommendations to patients.
• Oversee record maintenance.
• Write letters of medical necessity and complete other paperwork/documentation/calls for health insurance coverage of genetic testing
• Manages genetic test kit inventory

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree from a board-accredited program in Genetics or Genetic Counseling

Required Licensure/Certification:

• Certified as a Genetics Counselor by the American Board of Medical Genetics or the American Board of Genetic Counseling or certification obtained within one year of hire

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$70,000.00 - $100,000.00Rochester14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.