**Location:** Avera Cancer Institute-Sioux Falls **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Position Highlights** **You Belong at Avera** **Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.** **A Brief Overview** Provides expertise in clinical genetics, counsels and communicates with patients on matters of clinical genetics and provides genetic counseling services in accordance with professional ethics and values. **What you will do** + Explains the nature of genetics evaluation to clients. Obtains and reviews medical and family histories, based on the referral indication, and document the family history using standard pedigree nomenclature. Identifies any additional client and family medical information relevant to risk assessment and consideration of differential diagnoses, and assists in obtaining such information. + Researches and summarizes pertinent information data from the published literature, databases, and other professional resources as necessary for each client. Synthesizes client and family medical information and data obtained from additional research as the basis for risk assessment, differential diagnosis, genetic testing options, follow-up recommendations and case management. + Ascertains the needs and agenda for patients by providing supportive counseling regarding genetic, psychosocial, and ethnic/cultural issues of the patient and family and by identifying needs related to emotional stress and relationship issues to make appropriate referral recommendation. Assesses the risk of occurrence or recurrence of particular condition using a variety of techniques, including knowledge of inheritance patters, epidemiologic data, quantitative genetics principles, statistical models, and evaluation of clinical information, as applicable. + Explains to clients, verbally and/or in writing, medical information regarding the diagnosis or potential occurrence of a genetic condition, including: etiology, natural history, inheritance, disease management, and potential treatment options. Discusses available options and delineate for risks, benefits, and limitations of appropriate tests and clinical assessments. + Orders tests and performs clinical assessments in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Documents case information clearly and concisely in the medical record, and in correspondence to referring providers, and discusses case information with other members of the healthcare team as necessary. Recognizes and responds to ethical and moral dilemmas arising in practice, identify factors that promote or hinder client autonomy, and understands issues surrounding privacy, informed consent, confidentiality, real or potential conflicts of interest. + Advocates for clients, which includes understanding clients’ 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. Recognizes personal limitations in knowledge and/or capabilities and seek consultation or appropriately refer clients to other providers. + Maintains professional growth, which includes, acquiring relevant information required for a given situation, keeping abreast of current standards of practice as well as societal developments, and seeking out establishing mechanisms for peer support. + Respects a client’s right to confidentiality, being mindful of local, state, and federal regulations governing release of personal health information. Facilitates communication of genetic test results and coordinates appropriate follow-up for testing performed in conjunction with a formal genetic consultation. + Initiates, designs, and conducts formal and information education programs for physicians, other health professionals, and lay people that support the development of genetic programs. May conduct research in the field of medical genetics and genetic counseling as available. **Essential Qualifications** The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. **Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:** + Master's in Genetics from genetic counseling program accredited by Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (formerly American Board of Genetic Counseling) + Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) - American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) Board certified or eligible for certification as a Genetic Counselor by either the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics within 1 Year + Genetic Counselor - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire **Expectations and Standards** + Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. + Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. + Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. + Maintain confidentiality. + Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. + Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. **Benefits You Need & Then Some** Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. + PTO front-loaded for eligible hires + Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan + Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement + Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship _Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to_ _talent@avera.org_ _._ At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.