How do they match: Genetic Counselors

  • Medical Science Liaison
  • Genetic Counseling Medical Specialist
  • Prenatal and Pediatric Genetic Counselor

  • Assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Provide information to other healthcare providers or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions. Advise individuals and families to support informed decisionmaking and coping methods for those at risk. May help conduct research related to genetic conditions or genetic counseling.

  • Assess patients' psychological or emotional needs, such as those relating to stress, fear of test results, financial issues, and marital conflicts to make referral recommendations or assist patients in managing test outcomes.
  • Design and conduct genetics training programs for physicians, graduate students, other health professions or the general community.
  • Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
  • Engage in research activities related to the field of medical genetics or genetic counseling.
  • Identify funding sources and write grant proposals for eligible programs or services.
  • Interview patients or review medical records to obtain comprehensive patient or family medical histories, and document findings.
  • Prepare or provide genetics-related educational materials to patients or medical personnel.

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Conduct health or safety training programs.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.
  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Gather medical information from patient histories.
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
  • Prepare healthcare training materials.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Train medical providers.