​Genetic Counselor

About the role

The job uses best practices and knowledge to provide genetics counseling services to patients, including interpretation of family and medical histories, screening, and education. The Genetic Counselor works as a member of the Section for Pediatric Genetics and Genomics, providing genetic counseling to patients and families, and will join a team of two genetic counselors and one medical geneticist.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient care.
• Takes family histories, summarizes cases, explains genetic testing procedures and results, and provides general genetics counseling.
• Identifies families at risk, investigates the problem present in the family, interprets information about the disorder, analyzes inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence, and reviews available options with the family.
• Serves as a patient advocate and refers individuals and families to community or state support services.
• Serves as an educator and resource for other health care professionals and for the general public.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or Human Genetics from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling accredited program.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of clinical genetics.
• Experience with a variety of pediatric genetic conditions and genomic technologies.

Skills

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to work skillfully with a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people under stressful circumstances with diplomacy and tact, and deliver complex information with sensitivity and clarity.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Medical Services Role Impact Individual Contributor
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Drug Test Required Yes
• Health Screen Required Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No
• Pay Rate Type Salary
• Pay Range $75,000.00 - $110,000.00