Genetic Counselor

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• Provide comprehensive genetic counseling for clients and families with genetic, genomic, epigenetic, pharmacogenetic conditions.
• Collect comprehensive genetic histories and family histories, construct multi-generational pedigrees, analyze data to support diagnostic evaluations and testing, and collaborate with health care professionals.
• Provide advisory and clinical support to patients and/or parents/individuals for face-to-face counseling and education.
• Provide genetic counseling support through participating in multidisciplinary medical activities.
• Provide input towards new approaches to patient service based on past experience and newly learned techniques.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures related to program implementation.
• Identify families at risk, interpret information about the disorder, analyze inheritance patterns, and review available options with the family.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.