Genetic Counselor - DAY SHIFT - Pediatrics Hematology Oncology

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA:Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.
00 Shift: Day Hours: 40 hours Recruiter Contact: Steven E.
Long at slong8@pennstatehealth.
psu.
edu SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible to provide genetic counseling services to patients referred to the Penn State Milton S.
Hershey Medical Center to include reviewing family histories, identifying genetic and environmental risk factors, discussing risks, benefits, and limitations of genetic testing when appropriate, coordinating clinical and/or research-based testing, disclosing test results, as well as discussing options to manage any increased risks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a Master's level program in genetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).
Board certified or Board eligible with certification obtained within one year.
Commonwealth of PA genetic counseling license or provisional license prior to the start of employment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Deep and broad knowledge of genetics required.
Ability to translate and communicate complex information in a simple, relevant way for a broad range of audiences required.
Ability to dissect and analyze complex problems required.
In-depth knowledge of healthcare delivery required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and self-awareness preferred.
Research skills / self-education preferred.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
For more information: https://this.
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org/#thisIsPennStateHealth Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.
pennstatehealth.
org/careers/working-here/total-rewards WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER? Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider.
As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day.
Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other.
As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
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WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health.
But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.
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Union: Non Bargained