Genetic Counselor - FT - Day - Maternal Fetal Medicine Hamilton NJ

Capital Health (US); Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 78,769 - 102,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement savings plan

Paid time-off program

Job summary

Capital Health (US) is seeking a Genetic Counselor in Hamilton, Ohio, to provide expert genetic counseling services. Responsibilities include obtaining and analyzing patient histories, advocating for patients, educating them about genetic risks, and collaborating with healthcare providers. A Master's degree in genetic counseling and appropriate state licensure are required. The position offers competitive pay between $78,769.60 – $102,960.00 and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be a current licensed genetic counselor in New Jersey; Pennsylvania license within three months.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• No previous experience required; 3 years in clinical genetics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts genetic counseling sessions and interprets patient histories.
• Advocates for necessary genetic testing and referrals.
• Educates patients about genetic condition risks and options.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Patient advocacy

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in genetic counseling

Graduate of accredited genetics counseling program

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. The organization includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group has more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary, specialty, and hospital‑based services throughout the region.

Pay Range

$78,769.60 – $102,960.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Position Overview

• Obtains and analyzes personal and family medical histories; interprets the medical and family histories for the patient.
• Advocates for patients requiring specialized genetic testing and makes referrals to other specialists as needed; documents accurately all patient care activities per CH documentation standards.
• Teach the patient about the risk of occurrence, recurrence, and natural history of genetic conditions or genetic predisposition risk factors.
• Exercises discretion and judgement when deciding which diagnostic tests, screening tests, and risk‑reducing therapies are appropriate; interprets laboratory results; educates the patient about available choices regarding diagnostic and screening genetic tests, risk reduction, and reproduction; discusses risks, benefits, and limitations of each.
• Explores with patient feelings and reactions to the various tests, risk reduction, and reproductive choices; enables and supports the patient in making informed decisions that align with the patient's own desires, values, and spirituality.
• Provides bereavement support for patients according to individual needs.
• Communicates the outcome of the genetic counseling session with the patient's healthcare providers via summary correspondence or phone.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in providing patient care; presents cases in interdisciplinary case conferences and incorporates feedback into patient care to maximize outcomes.
• Communicates with referring healthcare providers to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership skills in problem solving and team collaboration; adapts to changing demands of the workplace and assumes a leadership role in supporting coworkers' adaptation to change.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Works collaboratively with supervisors by performing other duties as requested.
• Attends the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Genetics case conferences on a regular basis; initiates regular contact with professional organizations for genetics counselors.
• Participates in continuing education and maintains board certification via the American Board of Genetic Counselors.
• Accesses genetic resources from around the United States and the world.
• Supervises genetic counseling graduate students during clinical rotations at CH.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in genetic counseling.
• Graduate of an accredited genetics counseling program.
• Current license as a genetic counselor in the state of New Jersey upon hire; must attain a Pennsylvania license within three months of hire.
• No previous experience required. Three years of clinical genetics counseling experience in prenatal or cancer preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: keyboard use and repetitive motion.
• Occasional physical demands: sitting, standing, walking, climbing (stairs or ladders), carrying objects, push/pull, twisting, bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, squatting, kneeling, crawling, wrist deviation, pinching/fine motor activities; taste or smell.
• Continuous physical demands: talking or hearing.
• Lifting floor to waist 15 lb.; lifting waist level and above 10 lb.
• Sensory requirements: accurate near vision, accurate far vision, color discrimination, minimal depth perception, accurate hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks: bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable disease, extreme temperatures.

Benefits

• Medical plan
• Prescription drug coverage & in‑house employee pharmacy
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement savings and investment plan
• Basic group term life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental group term life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Long‑term disability benefits
• Short‑term disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter transit
• Commuter parking
• Supplemental life insurance
• Voluntary life spousal coverage
• Voluntary life employee coverage
• Voluntary life child coverage
• Voluntary legal services
• Voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft insurance
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Paid time‑off program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position. The salary may be modified in the future based on factors such as location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay, or other forms of compensation, benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.