Genetic Counselor
Hiring Range: $82,160.00 to $109,560.53 Pay Range: $82,160.00 to $123,260.80
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Genetic Counselor is responsible for working collaboratively with physicians and subspecialists, providing professional genetic counseling to customer-owners and families with genetic backgrounds which pose potential risks to their children in terms of hereditary diseases and disorders. The Genetic Counselor supports and coordinates communication between the customer-owner and multidisciplinary teams and provides support in the diagnosis and evaluation of such conditions and collaborates on a course of action and care options.
Qualifications:
SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF's geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF's vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services.
Master's degree in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) accredited training program.
ABGC/ABMG board certified or board eligible.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.
Native Preference:
Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting, and training.
Employee Health Requirements:
Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment.
Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis), and COVID-19 vaccination is required.