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Posted: 09-May-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 257386
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke Health Integrated Practice
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.
JOB LOCATION:
Duke Children's Creekstone - 4709 Creekstone Dr
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Genetic Counselor in our Duke Children's Creekstone clinic located in Durham, NC to be an integral member of the healthcare team to provide direct and indirect care to patients.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Gather and review pertinent medical records and preparation for clinic visit.
- Take a family pedigree and medical history and interpretation of data gathered.
- Participate in clinical evaluation of patient.
- Provide information about the medical genetic diagnosis, etiology, inheritance patterns, and risk of occurrence and reoccurrence.
- Provide information about available reproductive options and prenatal diagnosis where appropriate.
- Prepare case summaries and genetic counseling letter.
- Coordinate scheduling of appointments for general, specialty and outreach genetics clinics.
- Collaborate with outside genetic testing laboratories to gather billing information for patients compared to the patient's insurance to aid in informed decision-making.
- Train and supervise graduate genetic counseling students in their clinical experiences.
- Advise and consult with local and national lay organizations and community support groups through participation on boards, advisory councils and national meetings.
- Conduct research in the field of genetic counseling.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited program
- Board Certification or eligible by the American Board Of Genetic Counselors (ABGC).
JOB HOURS:
The schedule for this position is day shifts.
Job Code: 00005046 GENETICS COUNSELOR
Job Level: G2
Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.
Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.
