Genetic Counselor (Pediatrics) - 40 hours, days

Major Responsibilities

• Consults with and obtains detailed pedigrees from the patient and/or family members.
• Investigates possible history of genetic diseases.
• Identifies individuals with genetic risk.
• Introduces and reviews basic genetic principles and patterns of inheritance.
• Counsels patient and/or family members about genetic risk and reproductive outcomes.
• Makes referrals for extended services when necessary.
• Discusses genetic testing when appropriate and makes referrals to testing centers.
• Records significant content of all discussions and documents summaries for medical records.
• Administers genetic testing program.
• Explains the advantages and disadvantages, current methodology, and accuracy of genetic testing.
• Informs patient and other professionals of the protocols for genetic testing.
• Acts as liaison between laboratories/clinics, patients, and referring physicians.
• Establishes and maintains patient files and handles general correspondence.
• Provides educational programs.
• Prepares and conducts lectures, conferences, meetings, and departmental in-services.
• Acts as an educational resource.

Position Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications/Education: Master’s degree in genetic counseling from an accredited program. Board certified or full MA genetic counseling license to practice in Massachusetts.
• Experience/Skills: Solid knowledge of genetics programs. Demonstrated skill in analyzing problems and making decisions. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Minimum of three years’ experience.

This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Scheduled Hours 8a-4:30p, Shift 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America), Hours 40, Cost Center 34000 - 3230 Pediatrics Genetics

Exemption Status: Exempt
Hiring Range: $71,780.80 - $129,230.40
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.