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We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. Department: 10927242 Oncology Clinic Work Shift: . Job Description: The Genetic Counselor provides expert clinical counseling, risk assessment, and education to patients and families with known or suspected genetic conditions. This role supports informed decision making by interpreting genetic test results, assessing inherited risk, and explaining diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment implications. The Genetic Counselor works collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary clinical teams to integrate genetic insights into patient care across inpatient and outpatient hospital settings while maintaining the highest standards of ethical and patient centered practice. JOB FUNCTIONS • Conduct comprehensive patient and family history assessments to evaluate genetic risk. • Provide pre-test and post-test genetic counseling to patients and families. • Interpret and explain genetic test results in a clear, compassionate manner. • Assists patients and families with understanding genetic disorders in their families, probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, medical recommendations from the geneticist and recurrence risks. • Discusses benefits and limitations of genetic testing options. • Obtains informed consent for interested patients. • Develop and document follow-up recommendations for patients. • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care. • Document patient interactions, risk assessments, and care plans accurately. • Provide emotional support and appropriate referrals. • Stay current with advances in genetics, genomics, and counseling practices. • Assist in program development, outreach, and patient education initiatives. • Coordinates and supports the execution of research of protocol as needed, including recruitment and assessment of research subjects and provision of patient advice and support. • Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and privacy standards. • Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Knowledge Skills and Abilities · Proficient in utilization of EMR and office programs · Strong oral and written communication · Critical thinking and analytical skills · Organizational and documentation skills · Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing. Frequently Walking. Frequently Sitting. Occasionally Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs Pushing/Pulling. Frequently Climbing. Occasionally Balancing. Occasionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally Grasping. Frequently Speaking. Frequently Hearing. Constantly Repetitive Motions. Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently Salary Range: $75,441.60-$94,307.20 Education: Master’s Degree | Genetics | Required Certifications: CGC - Certified Genetic Counselor - CGC North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region. Details Details Details
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North Mississippi Medical Center, United States of America
Genetic Counselor.
FINANCE & LEGAL$75.4K–94.3K/YR
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