Genetic Counselor-Prn

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE
Responsible for providing individual and family genetic counseling services to at risk Obstetric clients, to ensure an effective plan of care.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
- Must have a Master's Degree from a board accredited program in Genetics or Genetic Counseling
Experience:
- None.
Certification/Registration/Licensure:
- Must have certification or be eligible for certification as a Genetics Counselor by the American Board of Medical Genetics or the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Skills or Special Abilities:
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to communicate with patients, families, and referring physicians.
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and genetics counseling skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of a PC, and basic spreadsheet, word processing, and database management software.
- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued care.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.