Genetic Counselor - Institute for Genomic Health

About the role

The Institute for Genomic Health (IGH) and Division for Genomic Medicine (DGM) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) has an opening for a motivated and dedicated Genetic Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Consenting patients and research participants
• Reviewing and summarizing medical records
• Cooking and summarizing study visits and implementing study procedures
• Ensuring adherence to written protocols and regulatory requirements
• Cooking and implementing clinical genetic testing
• Providing post-test counseling/education/support for patients and families
• Developing written educational materials for patients and providers
• Assisting with patient and provider outreach activities
• Participating in administrative meetings of the Institute for Genomic Health
• Assisting with the development and conduct of clinical research protocols
• Maintaining study files and databases
• Participating in qualitative and health systems research
• Assisting with submissions to the Institutional Review Board and other regulatory bodies

Qualifications

• 2 years of genetic counseling experience
• American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification within 3 years of graduation from Genetic Counseling Program
• PREFERRED: Bi-Lingual Spanish