Roper St. Francis Healthcare
Charleston, SC
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Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Address: 2085 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Charleston, SC 29414 Salaried: Full-time, M-F Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Genetics Counselor is responsible for providing genetic counseling to patients, parents and families. Essential Job Functions Gathers family and medical history and provides counsel to patients and/or families in cases of genetic disorders or birth defects. Discusses benefits and limitations of genetic testing options. Obtains informed consent and interested patients. Documents in patient charts and develops follow-up recommendations for patient; documents case and maintains appropriate records, ensuring confidentiality. Assists families and understanding genetic disorders in their families, probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, medical recommendations from the geneticist and recurrence risks....