Genetic Counselor - Human Genetics, Richmond, VA Full-Time

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Genetic Counselor to provide genetic counseling to patients referred for clinical genetic services in Richmond. You will coordinate genetic information with physicians, labs and office staff and participate in the education of genetic counseling students at the VCU School of Medicine.

The requirements include a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC-accredited program, active ABGC candidacy or certification, and Virginia

Qualifications

• Must obtain ABGC certification within 2 years of hire.
• Active Virginia Genetic Counselor license.
• ABGC certification process and licensure eligibility clearly documented in the CV.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling to patients referred for clinical genetic services.
• Coordinate dissemination of genetic information to physicians, laboratories, and staff.
• Educate and train genetic counseling students and other trainees at the VCU School of Medicine.

Skills

ABGC certification/candidacy

Virginia licensure as GeneticCounselor

Strong communication skills

Education

MS in Genetic Counseling (ABGC-accredited program)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Genetic Counselor to provide genetic counseling to patients referred for clinical genetic services in Richmond. You will coordinate genetic information with physicians, labs and office staff and participate in the education of genetic counseling students at the VCU School of Medicine.

The requirements include a Master of Science in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC-accredited program, active ABGC candidacy or certification, and Virginia