Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Elicits individual and family histories and information regarding the psychological and socioeconomic status of the family.
Reviews with the family and clinical geneticist the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planned.
Transmits pertinent information about genetic risks and mechanism.
Assists the family in assimilating the genetic information and adjusting to its implications.
Implements the treatment plan and makes appropriate referrals to medical, nursing, social work and psychological services.
Provides follow-up support to patients and their families.
Summarizes findings for patients and referring physicians.
Participates in the education of parents, community groups, physicians, medical professionals, agencies, staff and students regarding human genetics.
Facilitates provision of services, including intake and clinic organization.
Assists in the development and implementation of ongoing clinical investigations in genetics.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at desk or table
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
Equipment
Office equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Education:
Master's degree - Genetic Counseling
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
Required Qualifications:
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Conflict Management, Genetic Counseling, Human Genetics, Interview Techniques, Mathematics
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
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Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
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