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Genetic Counselor I
Cook Children's Health Care System
Fort Worth, TX; Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave)
Source: Cook Children's Health Care System careers · View original posting
- Employment
- full time
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Location:
Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave)
Department:
Pediatric Precision Health Program
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours:
40
Summary:
The Genetic Counselor I will be responsible for providing genetic counseling services to patients and families. The Genetic Counselor I will reviewing patient information, family history, conduct risk assessments and recommends genetic testing based on analysis. The Genetic Counselor I will assess patients and/or family risk for inherited conditions such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Be able to communicate results with families and patients, to help them understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial
implications of genetic contributions to disease. The Genetic Counselor I will work with the physicians to create treatment options and available community resources. The Genetic Counselor I will work closely with insurance specialists to understand benefits 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
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders and defects
- Excellent communication skills to distill complex information, results and diagnoses
- Professionalism and emotional stability to handle difficult cases
- Ability to identify and dissect complex medical problems and make recommendations
About Us:
Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
Employer application notice
Equal opportunity and accommodations
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
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