Senior Genetic Counselor - Clinic-Hosp-OB Genetics (0.7 FTE, Days)
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Psychology&Social Science
0.7 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shift
At Stanford Children’s Health, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.
Job Summary
This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.
The Sr. Genetic Counselor oversees and administers an individualized genetic education, counseling, and psychological support program for patients and/or for families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders or who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Oversees patient testing and independently prepares comprehensive assessments of genetic risk. Coordinates, leads, and supports clinical and/or research activities within area of expertise. Provides training, guidance, and professional leadership to less experienced counselors and/or other patient care staff.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s).
DIRECT PATIENT CARE
• Assists families to understand alternatives for dealing with risk of genetic disorders, choose the course of action they deem appropriate and act in accordance with that decision, and make the best possible adjustment to the disorder in an affected family member and/or to the risk of recurrence of that disorder.
• Counsels patients regarding the significance of genetic disorders, inheritance patterns, recurrence risks for birth defects and genetic disorders, and management of a given diagnosis. Conveys complex genetic information, test results, and address the emotional impact of such information to patients and families, both in person and by telephone, using understandable terminology and knowledge of genetic and psychosocial principles.
• Determines current knowledge regarding specific diagnoses, including modalities of testing, treatment options, and genetic basis. Recommends specialized genetic testing.
• Educates patients regarding their risks/options; explains disease signs and symptoms, probability of recurrence, prognosis, diagnostic methods/procedures, alternate courses of action and available options.
• Ensures that patients and/or family understand implications, risks and benefits of genetic testing, should testing be indicated. Coordinates genetic testing, interprets the results, and communicates this information to the patient and referring clinician.
• Maintains case documentation and prepares detailed genetic counseling summary letters for referring clinicians.
• Makes appropriate referrals to social service agencies, parent support groups, and pediatrics/medical genetics.
• Obtains detailed family and pregnancy histories to identify potential risk factors and inheritance patterns; obtains and analyzes all pertinent medical records; reviews medical genetics literature to develop a clinically appropriate counseling plan; and obtains and documents informed consent for procedures and tests.
• Reviews referrals and prioritizes cases for genetic counseling with an individual or couple concerning their risk of having a baby born with a birth defect or genetic disease based on factors such as maternal age, family history, stage of pregnancy and likelihood of genetic disorder recurrence.
• Works with health care team in development and implementation of the care plan.
CLINIC OPERATIONS
• Maintains interface with physicians, patients and administrative staff to provide information and to resolve problems relating to a specific genetic counseling clinic service.
• Participates in developing and implementing performance and quality improvement activities.
• Designs and implement systems to collect, maintain, and analyze operational data; generates various regular and ad hoc reports, as well as other information related to projects and/or programs.
• Participates in the development of operating goals and objectives for the unit; recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations, as appropriate to the unit.
• Provides technical and professional leadership in the planning and execution of day-to-day program activities of the clinic; independently determines methods and techniques for achieving project/program objectives, within area of expertise.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Provides clinical supervision and direct training of genetic counseling students, medical students/residents/fellows within area of clinical expertise.
• Develops and presents educational and related programs for medical practitioners, patient care staff, and students, within area of expertise; may develop and present individual and/or clinical classroom curriculum within area of expertise.
• Provides specialty consultation and education to other health care professionals, health sciences students, and other staff on genetic diseases, birth defects, prenatal diagnosis and genetic screening. Responds to genetic inquiries from other hospital departments and clinics.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Master's degree in a work-related field/discipline from an accredited college or university
Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
License/Certification: CGCL - Valid California license as a Genetic Counselor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or licensure/certification.
• Ability to develop a clinically appropriate genetic counseling plan.
• Ability to ensure that all recommended testing ordered is completed and that patients have been appropriately informed of the results.
• Ability to present relevant genetic information to individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds in an informed, compassionate manner and to help families obtain the medical and social services they may need.
• Ability to provide genetic, medical, and technical information in a comprehensive, understandable, nondirective manner to patients and families.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply genetic counseling methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of genetic diseases and disorders, birth defects, risks/options, and prenatal diagnosis screening tools
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Pay Range
Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.
Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.
Minimum to Midpoint Range (1.0 FTE): $119,558.40 to $141,200.80
Equal Opportunity Employer
