- Collects and interprets family, medical and reproductive histories.
- Determines and provides information on the natural history, features, mode of inheritance and recurrence risk of genetic diseases and birth defects.
- Provides patient information to clinical geneticist for regularly scheduled pediatric genetic clinic.
- Provides information and support services to patients and their families.
- Assists geneticist with clinical evaluations.
- Utilizes clinical geneticist as technical resource person to develop policies, procedures and protocols.
- Provides information on coordinates and interprets genetic laboratory studies and other diagnostic testing.
- Facilitates informed decision making about testing, pregnancy management and reproductive options.
- Identifies and utilizes national and community resources that can assist patients and their families with medical, financial, educational and psychosocial support.
- Carries out all relevant charting and EPIC requirements.
- Provides education and serves as a resource to other health professionals and the community.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
