The Gynecology and Obstetrics Department is seeking a Genetic Counselor. The primary job responsibilities include providing genetic counseling to patients referred for a wide variety of indications such as maternal age, abnormal screening results, abnormal ultrasound findings, family history concerns, pregnancy loss, teratogenic exposures and infertility. Case preparation for the counseling session may include review of previous pertinent testing results, research regarding the condition of concern and arranging for appropriate testing. 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Genetic Counselor will coordinate testing, which may include prenatal diagnosis, aneuploidy screening, ultrasound and carrier screening. 
• A qualified candidate should have good case management skills.
• Communication with maternal-fetal medicine physicians, other medical specialists, referring obstetric providers, various laboratories, and insurance companies is required. 
• The Genetic Counselor will provide follow-up by contacting the patient and referring providers with test results, documentation of the counseling session and results of testing, and assisting with arrangements for additional consultations or testing. 
• Cases are presented in weekly conferences for management and student education. 
• The Genetic Counselor will also help in the development of clinic protocols. 
• Critical thinking and an independent work ethos can be rewarded with considerable autonomy in this work setting. 
• In addition to responsibilities related to direct patient care, the genetic counselors have opportunities for participation in education via the provision of lectures to various student groups, other medical providers, and lay groups. 
• Additional teaching responsibilities include supervision of genetic counseling graduate students, fellows/residents in maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics, and medical students and gynecology/obstetrics residents on elective rotations. 
• Collaboration in clinical research is encouraged. 
• Opportunities exist for interaction with over 25 additional counselors in other departments at this large, academic medical center.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Master's Degree from a graduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC). 
• Must seek certification as a genetic counselor from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) within two years of hire date. 
• Must maintain certification by completion of the required CEUs for the period prescribed by the Board.  

* Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of genetic counseling experience.
• Experience in general pediatric or adult genetics clinic a plus.

Classified Title: Genetic Counselor
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME 
Starting Salary Range: $61,550 - $84,700 annually (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM OB GYN Cytogenetics 
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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