Genetics Counselor

Job Description

Provide comprehensive genetic counseling to patients, families, healthcare providers and hospital partners regarding hereditary conditions, genetic risks, testing options and interpretation of results.

• Evaluate personal and family medical histories to assess inherited risk factors and recommend appropriate genetic testing strategies.
• Explain complex genetic concepts, testing options, reproductive considerations, risks, benefits and limitations in a compassionate and understandable manner.
• Obtain informed consent for genetic testing and related procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to integrate genetic findings into patient care and treatment planning.
• Participate in case conferences, variant review meetings and clinical discussions.
• Partner with laboratory teams to support variant interpretation and curation in accordance with ACMG/AMP guidelines.
• Advise providers on appropriate genetic test selection based on clinical indications.
• Prepare counseling documentation, reports and recommendations while maintaining compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Develop educational materials and provide education to patients, providers and laboratory personnel.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, compliance activities and continuous process improvement.
• Stay current with advances in genetics, genomics and genetic counseling practices.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling from an ABGC- or ABMG-accredited program, required. Board Certification or Board Eligibility through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), required. Candidates who are board eligible must obtain ABGC certification within two years of completing their degree. Must be eligible for temporary/provisional state licensure (where applicable) and obtain full licensure within the required timeframe following board certification.
• Experience: Three years of experience in a clinical or laboratory genetics setting, preferred. Experience with genetic variant interpretation and/or working in a CAP-accredited laboratory, preferred. Experience counseling both patients and healthcare providers, preferred.

Why Join Vitalant?

• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patients and communities.
• A mission-driven organization dedicated to improving and saving lives.
• A collaborative healthcare environment where professional growth, innovation and compassionate patient care are valued every day.