Genetic Counselor

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Medstar Health is seeking a Genetic Counselor to join our team in the Baltimore‑Washington metro region. You will interview and counsel patients at risk for genetic disorders and explain genetic information to families.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling, ABGC certification within one year of hire, and ideally 2 years of counseling experience. The salary range is provided by the employer and consideration will include benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling required.
• ABGC certification within one year of hire.
• 2 years genetic counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect genetic information and explain risks to patients and families.
• Gives lectures and educational sessions on genetic counseling.
• Identifies at‑risk individuals and offers tests and referrals to specialists.
• Maintains patient files and records according to standards.
• Prepares letters to patients and physicians after counseling sessions.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Education

Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling

ABGC certification within one year of hire

Job description

About the Job

Job Summary:

Medstar Health is looking for a Genetic Counselor to join our team!The ideal candidate will havestrongverbal and written communication skills.

The Genetic Counselor will interview and counsel patients at risk for or affected with genetic disorders.Responsible for pre-, peri-, and post-natal genetic counseling of referred individuals. Takes family, medical, and pregnancy histories, assesses genetic risks,logsinformation, makes referralstoappropriate specialists, and explains genetic information.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

• Collects genetic information preparing for each patient referred.Explains to patients and their family members genetic risks, diagnosis, and available intervention. Supplies pertinent written information to patients and physicians. Gathers information andutilizesresources from various sources; calculates or cites empiric genetic risks to each individual patient or family member.
• Giveslectures and educational sessions on genetic counseling and medical genetics issues to residents, staff, and community.
• Identifiesat-risk individuals and offersappropriate testsand referrals to genetic specialists. Interviews patients by taking family, medical, and pregnancy histories toidentifysignificant genetic and environmental risk factors.
• Maintains patients' files and records, such as number of patients counseled and types of referrals, according to departmental and laboratory standards.
• Prepares letters to patients and physicians after counselingsession. Receives referrals and schedules appointments within a week ofreferraland logs with accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling.
• American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certificationwithin one year of hire.
• 2 years genetic counseling experiencepreferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.