Genetic Counselor Lead - Genetics Clinic

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time
Work Location: Genetics Clinic, Volker Hall

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

Provides genetic counseling support for various genetics clinics. Provides genetic information to referring physicians and other healthcare professionals and coordinates genetic testing and results. Conducts patient evaluations, pedigree construction and interpretation and counseling. Supports genetic training activities for technical staff, graduate students, residents and other short and long term trainees.
Lead Genetic Counselor will direct a service area within the Department of Genetics and leads the GC team within this service area. Lead GC will work alongside the Genetic Counseling Supervisor to provide assistance and mentorship to GC1-3s within the service area. Additional responsibilities involve coordination and communication with key parties and leaders within the service area, attending meetings for the service area, and working with laboratory representatives. Clinical responsibilities are reduced to accommodate these additional responsibilities and to allow appropriate time for them.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in Genetic Counseling and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Leadership experience is not required. Must have clinical experience in the service area covered.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION:
Currently certified or eligible for certification as a Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) required.
Currently licensed or eligible for full license by the Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling.

TRAITS & SKILLS:
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one's own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.

UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.