Genetic Counsellor, Medical Genetics, Neurology and
2 months ago
**Genetic Counsellor, Medical Genetics, Neurology and Immunology**
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver BC
Working without general supervision, The Genetic Counsellor, Neurologist or Immunologist reports to the Program Manager, and is a medical professional who participates in a team approach to providing genetic counseling to individual patients and their families.
**What you'll do**:
- Participate on the clinical team by developing, preparing and completing patient care history files (medical, pregnancy and family history) through interviews with patients and family members. Elicits patient concerns, analyzes inheritance patterns, summarizes data, and discusses concerns with the Neurologist or Immunologist.
- Provide genetic counseling and support to patients and family members, both independently (under the direction of a Neurologist or Immunologist) and within the Counsellor/Neurologist or Immunologist team, by providing families with information about particular genetic disorders, inheritance patterns, genetic risk, genetic testing options, available support groups, in addition to assisting the patient/family in coping with the emotional stress associated with a genetic diagnosis.
- Dictate letters to communicate to the referring and family physician the details and recommendations of a genetic session which are cosigned by the Neurologist or Immunologist.
- Serves as the liaison person between the referring physician, the patient and the medical genetic physician to assure an understanding of the counseling issues and follow-up recommendations. Contact patient/referring physician with results as needed.
- Involved as members of multidisciplinary clinics (eg Fetal Diagnostic Service) representing the clinic by providing counseling, expertise and recommendations based on medical genetics standards of care.
**What you bring**:
- Masters degree in Medical Genetics or Genetic Counselling OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience with two (2) years recent related genetic experience.
- Board certified for certification with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors and/or American Board of Genetic Counselling.
You also have the ability to:
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal effectively with patient/families in crisis.
- Ability to operate related equipment such as computerized genetic databases/information systems.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents - including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - and how they intersect across the health care system.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
**What we bring**:
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
**Job Type**:Temporary, Full-Time
**Wage**:$42.27 to $52.81 per hour
**Location**:4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 3N1
**Hours of Work**:Monday-Friday; 0830-1630
**Requisition # **171492E
**What we do**:
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