Hybrid 2452 Watson Ct - PALO ALTO Part time

R2656514

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• This is a Stanford Health Care job.
• A Brief Overview
• The Genetic Counselor Level I is an entry level position focused on acquiring job skills and knowledge of policies and procedures. A GC I develops clinical judgement within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. Performs work in assigned area(s) to develop expertise needed to be fully functional in an assigned specialty area/clinic.
• Locations
• Stanford Health Care
• What you will do
• + 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

• Education Qualifications
• + Master's degree in genetic counseling from an accredited college or university
• Experience Qualifications
• + 0 to 1 years of relevant experience required.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• + 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

• Licenses and Certifications
• + CGCL - CA Genetic Counselor License required .
• Physical Demands and Work Conditions
• Blood Borne Pathogens
• + Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks
• These principles apply to ALL employees:
• SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
• _Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.

Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute

C-I-CARE

standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.

C-I-CARE

is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery._ _You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:_ +

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.•

Base Pay Scale:

Generally starting at $55.85 - $74.00 per hour 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. At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care. Learn about our awards (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/awards.html) and significant events (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/our-history.html) .