Provides genetic counseling to individuals or families, coordinates screening and diagnostic testing, and provides follow-up.
Coordinates aspects of genetic consultations for individuals and families.
Provides triage for referrals, incoming calls, and inpatient consults.
Obtains and evaluates individual, pregnancy, medical, and family histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions in a patient, their offspring, and other family members.
Discusses the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors, and management for genetic or medical conditions with patients and families.
Identifies and coordinates genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies for the genetic assessment.
Explains the clinical implications of the results of genetic laboratory tests or other diagnostic testing.
Integrates genetic laboratory results and other diagnostic studies with the personal and family histories to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic or medical conditions.
Evaluates a patient’s or family’s response to the genetic information reviewed and provide counseling.
Provides written documentation of phone calls and office notes in the electronic medical record and for families.
Participates in the teaching of residents, medical students, and other students. Participates in the supervision of genetic counseling students.
Assists with data entry and maintenance of the department database.
Participates in ongoing research activities of the program and the development of department protocols.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
