| Location | Maplewood, MN |
Job Overview
Job Overview
Fairview is looking for a Genetics Counselor to join our Maternal Fetal Medicine team. The MFM Genetic Counselor position is responsible for providing genetic counseling services to patients and families of the Maternal Fetal Medicine Centers at M Health Fairview UMMC -Riverside, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview. St. John's hospital and M Health Fairview Brooklyn Park. In addition, individuals in this position provide technical and professional leadership in the planning and execution of day to day program activities of the clinic.
Position Details
Responsibilities
Prenatal care is dependent upon gestational age and consequently care planning and follow-up in a timely manner is critical. (this sounds awkward - but you all know the point I'm making)
Prepare for genetic counseling appointment:
Ensure all pertinent preliminary data has been received prior to patient's visit
Communicate data to appropriate staff involved in patient care
Provide genetic counseling to patients and families
Obtain medical and family histories
Perform risk assessment based on patient's medical and family history, test results, and ultrasound findings
Offer genetic screening and diagnostic testing based on clinical indication and patient preferences. Decide which genetic testing options are appropriate for the patient, facilitate decision making and provide informed consent for genetic testing.
Interpret genetic testing results and report results to patient in a timely manner, which may include occasional weekend call out
Communicate how inherited diseases and conditions may affect the patient and their families
Provide supportive counseling to patients after results are received
Identify, review, synthesize, and incorporate current literature into clinical practice
Act as a clinical resource for other healthcare providers. Provide support to MFM physicians and fellows by coordinating genetic testing for inpatient invasive procedures and products of conception.
This position requires flexibility for add-on patients outside of the clinic appointment template
Facilitate access to Perinatal Hospice services
Facilitate access to abortion services within M Health Fairview and Community resources. Work with MFM leadership to request insurance investigation, completing a termination of pregnancy checklist, and working with the MFM physician to insure consents are complete.
Provide support to other work groups on the care team
Triage patients, both referrals and follow-ups, into appropriate clinics and services in a timely manner
Work with Patient Care Coordinators in reviewing referrals for consults for fetal and maternal consults
Communicate results and care plan to referring providers
Aid in transitioning prenatal care to the M Health Fairview Pediatric Genetics services via the EMR.
This position requires excellent communication skills with M Health Fairview laboratories and other outside laboratories performing testing on irretrievable prenatal specimens
Take part in educational opportunities including Grand Rounds, Professional Development series, and clinic case review meetings including monthly Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center meeting, weekly Pediatric Genetics meeting, and every other month Pediatric Genetics follow-up meeting.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status