Genetic Counselor - Per Diem
Billings Clinic

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About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits
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Genetic Counselor - Per Diem
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY (Billings Clinic Main Campus)
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Shift:  Day
Employment Status:  Per Diem
Hours per Pay Period:  0.01 = per diem (Non-Exempt)

The Genetic Counselor is responsible to provide expertise in clinical genetics through research and counseling and communicating with clients genetic or fetal abnormalities.

Essential Job Functions

General

* Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.

* Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.

* Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.

* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Clinical Genetics

* Explain the nature of genetics evaluation to clients. Obtain and review complete medical and family histories, based on the referral indication, and document the family history using standard pedigree nomenclature.

* Identify additional client and family medical information relevant to risk assessment and consideration of differential diagnoses and assist in obtaining such information.

* Research and summarize pertinent data from the published literature, databases, and other professional resources, as necessary for each client.

* Synthesize client and family medical information and data obtained from additional research as the basis for risk assessment, differential diagnosis, genetic testing options, reproductive options, follow-up recommendations, and case management.

* Assess the risk of occurrence or recurrence of genetic condition or birth defect, using a variety of techniques, including knowledge of inheritance patterns, epidemiologic data, quantitative genetics principles, statistical models, and evaluation of clinical information, as applicable.

* Explain to clients, verbally and/or in writing, medical information regarding diagnosis or potential occurrence of a genetic condition or birth defect, including etiology, natural history, inheritance, disease management and potential treatment options.

* Discuss available options and delineate the risks, benefits and limitations of appropriate tests and clinical assessments. Order tests and perform clinical assessments in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

* Document case information clearly and concisely in the medical record and in correspondence to referring physicians and discuss case information with other members of the healthcare team, as necessary.

* Assist clients in evaluating risks, benefits and limitations of participation in research, and facilitate the informed consent process.

* Identify and access local, regional, and national resources such as support groups and ancillary services; discuss the availability of such resources with clients; and provide referrals, as necessary.

* Plan, organize and conduct public and professional education programs on medical genetics, patient care and genetic counseling issues.

Counseling and Communication

* Develop a genetic counseling agenda with client(s) that includes identification and negotiation o client/counselor priorities and expectations.

* Identify individual client and family experiences, behaviors, emotions, perceptions, values, and cultural and religious beliefs to facilitate individualized decision making and coping.

* Assess client understanding and response to medical information and its implications and educate client appropriately.

* Utilize appropriate interviewing techniques and empathetic listening to establish rapport, identify major concerns and engage clients in an exploration of their responses to the implications of the findings, genetic risks, and available options/interventions.

* Identify the client's psychological needs, stressors, and sources of emotional and psychological support to determine appropriate interventions and/or referrals.

* Promote client-specific decision making in an unbiased non-coercive manner that respect's the client's culture, language, traditions, lifestyle, religious beliefs, and values.

* Use knowledge of psychological structure to apply client-centered techniques and family systems theory to facilitate adjustment to the occurrence or risk occurrence of a congenital or genetic disorder.        

Professional Ethics and Values

* Recognize and respond to ethical and moral dilemmas arising in practice, identify factors that promote or hinder client autonomy, and understand issues surrounding privacy, informed consent, confidentiality, real or potential discrimination and potential conflicts of interest.

* Advocate for clients, which includes understanding client needs and perceptions, representing their interests in accessing services, and eliciting responses from the medical and social service systems as well as the community at large.

* Recognize personal limitations in knowledge and/or capabilities and seek consultation or appropriately refer clients to other providers.

* Maintain professional growth, which include acquiring relevant information required for a given situation, keeping abreast of current standards of practice as well as societal developments, and seeking out or establishing mechanisms for peer support.

* Respect a client's right to confidentiality, being mindful of local, state and federal regulations governing release of personal health information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Billings Clinic policy and procedures, both organizational and departmental

* Personal computers, hardware, and software

* Billings Clinic Code of Business Conduct

* Billings Clinic Corporate Compliance Program

* HIPAA and confidentiality requirements

* Patient's/resident's right

* National patient safety standards

* Customer service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) skills

* Health care trends and development relating to specialty area

* Health reimbursement methodologies

* Ancillary services

* Regulatory requirements and guidelines (i.e., Joint Commission, OSHA)

* Infection control practices

* Safety procedures and guidelines

* Pharmacology

* Professional communication skills, both verbal and written

* Researching, investigating, gathering, and interpreting medical genetic information

* Counseling patients/clients on information and options available

* Exercising initiative and judgment

* Problem identification and resolution relating to health care issues

* Conflict resolution

* Working in a manner which is conducive to productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness

* Work with patient's growth and development needs, particularly related to the age of patients in the unit/area of assignment

* Incorporate population specific needs into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of s services provided will encompass age groups from infant through geriatric

* Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written

* Establish and maintain collaborative relationships

* Work effectively in a team environment

* Work independently with minimal supervision

* Manage a work environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients/families with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying

* Respond calmly and effectively in emergent or difficult situations

* Maintain flexibility to adapt to a variety of workload assignments

* Work with frequent interruptions and competing priorities

* Perform physical assessments

* Perform record keeping and documentation responsibilities

* Perform in a manner which is fiscally responsible

* Stand for extended periods of time

* Hear and see within normal ranges to perform physical assessments and essential job functions

* Complexity & Difficulty

* Position requires the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of information handled

* Practices within scope of licensure/certification

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education

* Graduate Degree - Master's in Science Degree in Genetic Counselor - or equivalent.

Experience

* Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience

Certifications and Licenses

* Board eligible or certified by American Board of Medical Genetics of American Board of Genetics Counselors preferred or to obtained within two (2) years of employment.

* Healthcare provider CPR Certification, at hire.

 Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.

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