Department:
38809 Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Child Specialty Clinic Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies Pay Range $44.15 - $66.25 Job Summary Supervises the planning, development, and implementation of clinical practices, research and education in the area of human and clinical genetics under the supervision of leadership. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served.
Essential Functions:
Assesses, plans, and manages medical, psychosocial, and social problems for a specialty patient population. Acts as liaison with health care professionals for inquiries and referrals. Initiates, designs, and conducts formal and informal education programs for physicians, genetic counseling students, other health professionals and the general community. Monitors and recommends integration of new technologies, theories, and resources in the areas of patient care, project design, education programs and program development. Develops and maintains accurate case records of each referred patient. Documents fully and accurately in the medical record. Recognizes and provides cultural, language, and age specific difference of patient and family. Supervises the planning, development, and implementation of genetic counseling programs, policies, and procedures within the area of human and clinical genetics.
Physical Requirements:
Walking, standing, sitting, lifting, teaching, bending, pushing and pulling required. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling of patients and medical equipment and supplies. May be exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, speed, touch and finger dexterity. Education, Experience and Certifications Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling or related field. 3 years experience as a Genetic Counselor. Extensive and broad experience in Clinical Genetics. Demonstrates exemplary capability in program development, policies and procedures within the area of human and clinical genetics. Board Certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetics Counseling. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
