• Employment Type: Full Time
• Shift: Days
• Location: Boston, MA

This position is responsible for counseling patients and families concerning cancer genetic problems and serving as a resource regarding cancer genetic issues. Works closely with patients during highly stressful times and deals with sensitive information. Participates in programs related to the Genetic Counseling program. Assists in the design of databases and collects data for clinical outcome analysis as well as other quality assurance programs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Counsels patients and families concerning various genetic issues such as causes of hereditary cancer, principles of inheritance, genetic testing technologies and types of results, and Genetic Disorders. Follows up with patients as necessary.
• Screens and interviews patients to evaluate medical/family information; recommends and coordinates additional testing and referrals. Triages patients for physicians including scheduling appointments as necessary, provides and consults basic medical related information and answers over the telephone.
• Liaise with patients and laboratories regarding insurance issues surrounding genetic testing.
• Oversees administrative details including record-keeping, maintaining patient-related statistics, progress notes and charts, preparing encounter forms, and genetic summary forms and/or notes.
• Serves as a resource to genetic counseling staff, patients, and providers on genetic counseling issues.
• Possible travel to satellite clinics
• Performs other job related duties as required or requested.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to provide genetic counseling through collection of family history, assessment and evaluation of histories, knowledge of genetics and appropriate testing, and psychosocial support
• Basic knowledge of genetic syndromes and risk assessment tools
• Some experience in genetic counseling, medical research and understanding genetic technologies
• Ability to tailor, translate and communicate complex information in a simple, relevant way for a broad range of audiences (in both oral and written format)
• Knowledge of pedigree standards
• Research skills, especially the ability to review and synthesize relevant medical literature
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially in the areas of counseling, and sensitivity to people in crisis. Professional attitude in dealing with patients and staff.
• Ability to work in stressful situations within specific time frames, while maintaining a professional and calm attitude.
• Reports to the Division Chief of Genetics and the Practice Manager of Genetics
• Maintains and develops effective relationships with patients, staff and other providers.

EDUCATION:

• Masters degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling(ABGC) accredited training program and ABGC certified

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of experience inGenetics Counseling, preferred as a Genetic Counselor

LICENSE:

• Licensed or Provisionally Licensed as a Genetic Counselor by the State of Massachusetts

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Normal office environment.
• Occasional stress and pressure caused by multiple simultaneous demands.
• Occasional requests to change work areas to cover another priority area to meet patient needs.
• Flexibility to meet patient care needs is required.
• Frequent contact with patients, families, visitors, nurses and other department staff.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.