Clinical Genetic Counselor

The Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) of Duke Health is the world-class, multi-specialty physician practice comprised of 140 clinics located throughout North Carolina. The PDC recruits the top physicians and employees and retains them by offering competitive salaries and benefits and a supportive work environment where passion and purpose connect.

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We are seeking a CLNICAL GENETIC COUNSELOR for Duke Children’s Creekstone - located in Durham, North Carolina to participate in or lead day-to-day operations of clinical genetic care delivery within the Medical Genetics division; perform a variety of duties involved in the execution of genetic counseling care. Work independently and function as part of a medical genetics team under the supervision of a medical geneticist

• You are compassionate, patient, and have top notch interpersonal skills and your goal is to promote patient’s well-being through exceptional care.
• You are detail oriented, conscientious and take pride in ensuring accuracy in your work.
• You are collaborative and excited to be part of an experienced medical genetics care team.

• Gather and review pertinent medical records and preparation for clinic visit.
• Take a family pedigree and medical history and interpretation of same.
• Participate in clinical evaluation of patient.
• Provide information about the medical genetic diagnosis, etiology, inheritance patterns, and risk of occurrence and reoccurrence.
• Provide information about available reproductive options and prenatal diagnosis where appropriate.
• Prepare case summaries and genetic counseling letter in an electronic medical record (EPIC).
• Complete diagnosis coding and billing according to policies and procedures.
• Coordinate scheduling of appointments for general, specialty and outreach genetics clinics.
• Train and supervise graduate genetic counseling students in their clinical experiences.
• Provide all learner types with education on genetic counseling via in-person or remote instruction. Prepare lectures & seminars, as needed.
• Participate in Duke educational meetings and QA activities. Prepare needed education materials as requested.
• Advise and consult with local and national lay organizations and community support groups through participation on boards, advisory councils and national meetings.

• Requires completion of master's level training at a program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling {ACGC) & ABGC certification or eligibility.
• Experience preferred but new graduates of an accredited training program will be considered.
• ABGC Certification highly desired. If not ABGC certified at time of hire, must obtain ABGC certification within 12 months of employment.

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to anticipate need and prioritize counseling and care in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to function autonomously within standards of care and established protocols
• Ability to leverage advanced telehealth technologies in order to provide genetic counseling remotely.
• Ability to establish a rapport and build trust with patients who frequently have a high level of anxiety and stress related to their visits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Private Diagnostic Clinic is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The PDC aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values