Genetic Counselor

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Prenatal Genetic Counselor to analyze medical and family histories, construct pedigrees, and guide patients through genetic testing options with clear explanations of risks and benefits.

You will coordinate testing, return results, provide education and psychosocial support, review referrals, and help operate the genetics clinic while collaborating with physicians and trainees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited program.
• Board certification by ABGC or ABGC board-eligible at time of hire with certification within one year.
• South Carolina Genetic Counselor Licensure or eligibility (limited licensure may be obtained).

Responsibilities

• Elicit medical history and construct pedigree to assess risk for genetic disease occurrence or recurrence.
• Explain available testing options, including risks, benefits and limitations of testing.
• Coordinate genetic testing and return of results for patients and/or families.
• Provide genetic education, counseling, and psychosocial support for patients and families.
• Review referrals and triages cases; support operations of genetics clinic.
• Perform administrative and day-to-day operational clinical activities including record review and patient charting.
• Write detailed consultation reports conveying complex genetic concepts to patients and referring physicians.
• Collaborate with genetic counseling team, MD supervisor(s) and multidisciplinary care team; mentor new genetic counselor hires.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Pedigree analysis

Patient education

Education

Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling

ABGC board certification or eligible

SC Genetic Counselor Licensure (or eligibility)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Prenatal Genetic Counselor

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005600 CHSCorp - Genetic Counseling

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Elicits medical history, family history and constructs pedigree to assess risk for genetic disease occurrence or recurrence; evaluates complex medical and genetic literature from a variety of sources and incorporates into patient counseling and management; explains available testing options including risks, benefits and limitations of testing; coordinates genetic testing and return of results for patients and/or families; provides genetic education, counseling, and psychosocial support for patients/families; reviews referrals and triages cases; supports operations of genetics clinic; performs administrative and day-to-day operational clinical activities including record review and patient charting; writes detailed consultation reports conveying complex genetic concepts to patients and referring physicians; collaborates with genetic counseling team, MD supervisor(s) and multidisciplinary care team; facilitates referrals as indicated. Demonstrates in-depth medical knowledge in practice area(s) and interprets most genetic results with minimal oversight/guidance; identifies or creates patient support resources for indications encountered in practice; provides clinical supervision for genetic counseling students; teaches genetics/genetic counseling content to medical/genetic trainees; implements systems to collect, maintain and analyze operational data; collaborates on research and/or quality improvement projects; mentors new genetic counselor hires.

Additional Job Description

Requirements include:

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited program

• Board certification by ABGC (if not yet certified, candidate must be ABGC board-eligible at time of hire and obtain certification within one year)

• South Carolina Genetic Counselor Licensure (or eligibility for licensure - limited licensure may be obtained for those awaiting ABGC results)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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