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• Collecting appropriate family history information, reviewing patient medical records, and records of key affected individuals in the family, as needed
• Educating patients about hereditary conditions, inheritance patterns, genetic contributions to disease, recurrence risks in the patient and family members, and any guidelines specific to the genetic condition
• Discussing genetic testing options and potential outcomes; Obtaining informed consent
• Conveying information and results to patients in a level appropriate to the patient's understanding and addressing the emotional impact of the information to facilitate patient processing
• Identifying potential genetic risks to family members and recommending genetic counseling and testing in the family
• Maintaining case documentation and clinical notes
• Providing appropriate referrals to specialty services
• Working with the healthcare team to deliver timely genetic counseling and testing to patients; contributing to the development of a patient's care plan
• Pursuing professional growth by participating in educational programs, reviewing literature, and attending local, regional and national conferences.
• Participating in process improvement projects

• Master's degree in genetic counseling from an accredited college or university

• 0 to 1 years of relevant experience required.

• Ability to develop a clinically appropriate genetic counseling plan
• Ability to facilitate genetic testing for patients and communicate results
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds in a compassionate manner.
• Ability to provide genetic, medical and technical information in an understandable and comprehensive way
• Ability to provide appropriate referrals
• Ability to work independently and apply clinical judgement
• Knowledge of genetic conditions and disorders
• Knowledge of and ability to apply genetic counseling methods and techniques
• Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies
• Ability to supervise, advise and train other medical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops

• CGCL - CA Genetic Counselor License required .

• Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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