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 University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Duke University Health System seeks to hire an inpatient-focused Genetic Counselor/Certified Genetic Counselor who will embrace our mission of “Advancing Health Together” as part of our multi-disciplinary Pediatric Medical Genetics team. The Inpatient CGC role supports admitted patients referred to medical genetics for evaluation/consultation. This role not only provides face to face genetic counseling for new consults, return patients, results disclosure and test coordination but also functions as a liaison to Duke University Health staff to provide education regarding patient care focused on genetic etiologies and testing methods. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, with great communication and teamwork skills. Flexibility and the capacity to adapt to varying patient scenarios are crucial to this role. Work Schedule: Full-time: Hours may vary but will typically fall within a standard Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. All direct patient care will be provided in person and on-site within Duke University Hospital. What you will do: As an Inpatient Genetic Counselor IGC in the Duke University Health System, you will plan and provide professional care for patients in accordance with the Genetic Counseling job description Job 5046. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Coordination with Attending/Fellow plan for genetic consults with the exception of patients with known metabolic diagnoses being admitted for ongoing or acute management Speaking with all newly consulted patients/families to obtain family history and review the genetics background Consenting patients and appropriate family members to genetic testing, as indicated Coordination of test ordering and sample collection, discerning the best options for genetic test send-outs Maintaining the Maestro “Active inpatient consult” list and GC “Rounding list current” Excel list with all appropriate information Obtaining relevant genetic results and medical records for clinical review Attending daily inpatient genetics rounds with Attending, Resident, and fellow. Note: timing of rounds may prevent IGC attendance if performed after 6 pm. Discussing genetic testing results with the inpatient genetics team, researching disorders, and gathering information Disclosing results to patient/family members with/without Attending, including dia
