Associate Genetic Counselor

Associate Genetic Counselor in Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Associate Genetic Counselor

Job ID: 40345

Job Category: Research

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Department: Genetics

Facility: Tipton Cancer Center

Location: Memphis, TN

Overview

Associate Genetic Counselor

Job Summary

Provides genetic counseling services for all participating entities. Responsibilities include delivering clinical services, supporting education initiatives for healthcare professionals and the community, identifying research opportunities, and contributing to the development of the genetics program. This role reports to the Director of Genetics and performs other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality genetic counseling services in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.

• Coordinate and collaborate with healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.

• Provide clinical guidance to patients and providers, including:

• Syndrome identification

• Medical management recommendations

• Genetic testing coordination and interpretation

• Psychosocial counseling

• Multidisciplinary care planning

• Identify and recommend research opportunities that enhance patient care delivery and outcomes across the organization.

• Participate in educational initiatives for healthcare professionals and community audiences.

• Support program development efforts within the genetics department.

• Achieve assigned performance goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Master's degree in Medical Genetics or a related field

Experience

• Required: Clinical rotations completed as part of an advanced degree program

Certifications / Training

• Required: Board Eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor through the American Board of Genetic Counseling

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of:

• Healthcare issues related to genetics

• Clinical practice and emerging trends

• Regulatory and legal compliance standards

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to provide patient-centered counseling and education

Licensure

• Licensure requirements may apply based on state regulations (if applicable)

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Director of Genetics
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Functional Demands

• Work Level: Light (moderate energy)
• Activities may include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling within defined weight ranges.

Activity Levels

• Sitting, standing, and walking: Frequent
• Climbing, carrying, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching, and similar physical activities: Occasional
• Communication (talking/hearing): Frequent

Sensory Requirements

• Accurate near and far vision required
• Color discrimination required
• Basic hearing ability required

Environmental Exposure

Potential exposure to:

• Blood-borne pathogens
• Chemicals
• Airborne communicable diseases
• Dust or particulate matter

Not anticipated exposure to:

• Extreme temperatures
• Radiation
• Excessive noise

Population Served

Provides care to patients requiring genetic counseling services.

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Baptist is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on an individual''s race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, handicap, disability (physical, visual or mental), creed, marital and veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state law, with respect to all aspects of the employment process, including recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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