Genetic Counselor at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
General Summary/Overview Statement:
- The Adult Genetics Clinic at Brigham and Women's Hospital focuses exclusively on the care of adult patients. We provide care for individuals in need of genetic risk assessment, genetic diagnosis, genetic testing, genetic counseling, or management of genetic disease. Care is provided by clinicians in Genetics and in each of the specialty Divisions within the Department of Medicine who have received dual training in internal medicine and medical genetics. The geneticists and genetic counselors are experts in the diagnosis, family recruitment, management, and counseling issues related to adult-onset disease as well as the care of adults with genetic disease diagnosed in childhood. We work collaboratively with other specialists at our institution throughout the Harvard Medical affiliates, and throughout the world. The Adult Genetics Clinic also offers polygenic risk assessment, exome and genome sequencing as a clinical service to patients for the diagnosis and clinical management and is directly aligned with novel gene/undiagnosed disease programs in each of the Divisions within the Department of Medicine.
Core responsibilities:
Genetic Counselor (75%)
Adult Genetics Clinic - 6 sessions per week
- Participates in diagnostic evaluations in the Genetics Clinic at BWH and other BWH clinical programs as needed. Obtains and analyzes family history, reviews clinic information on patients, performs research as necessary, and coordinates genetic and diagnostic testing of proband and family members. Reviews information with physicians, provides documentation of conclusions, and follows-up on outstanding laboratory data, including ensuring results have been communicated to patients.
- Provides genetic counseling services through BWH clinics as well as other clinical programs in the Partners system as needed. Interprets family history, clinical findings and laboratory data to provide counseling for individuals or families at risk for specific hereditary disorders.
Program Manager (25%)
Adult Genetics Clinic
- Referral management - reviews all incoming referrals into the adult genetics program and ensures appropriate scheduling with genetics counselor or physician.
- Oversees the coordination of staff necessary for multidisciplinary clinic visits in complex case management and in undiagnosed disease cases
Oversees coordination of clinical evaluation and consenting visits
Qualifications:
- Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
- Board certification or board eligibility as a genetic counselor by the American Board of Medical Genetics or the American Board of Genetic Counseling is required.
- Massachusetts state licensure required.


Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required
- Work requires experience with computer programs including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Work requires strong communication skills that allow effective interaction with both medical professionals and patients or families.
- Work requires creativity, efficiency, strong organization skills and the ability to work independently to effectively organize and implement research projects, when necessary.
- Work requires excellent written communication at both medical and lay levels.



Qualifications


Education
Master's Degree Genetic Counseling required


Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No


Licenses and Credentials
Genetic Counselor [State License] - Generic - HR Only required


Experience
genetics experience 1-2 years preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong patient/customer service skills.
- Good documentation and organizational skills and good attention to detail.
- Ability to adhere to detailed survey research protocols.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Strong understanding of molecular genetics and general chemistry.
- Good attention to detail and analytical.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)


• Walking Frequently (34-66%)


• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)


• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)


• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


45 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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