Genetic Counselor I

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Genetic Counselor I to provide genetic counseling services. Responsibilities include reviewing patient information, conducting risk assessments, and discussing genetic testing options with patients and families.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree from an ACGC-accredited program and possess a comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders. Strong communication skills and professionalism are essential for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ACGC accredited program with Board Eligibility required.
• Ability to analyze patient information, conduct risk assessments, and recommend genetic testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling services to patients and families.
• Communicate results and implications of genetic contributions to disease.
• Work closely with physicians and insurance specialists for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders and defects

Excellent communication skills

Professionalism and emotional stability

Education

Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics

Job description

## Genetic Counselor IApplylocations: Fort Worth, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-117691**Location:**Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave)**Department:**Pediatric Precision Health Program**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**40**Summary:**The Genetic Counselor I will be responsible for providing genetic counseling services to patients and families. The Genetic Counselor I will reviewing patient information, family history, conduct risk assessments and recommends genetic testing based on analysis. The Genetic Counselor I will assess patients and/or family risk for inherited conditions such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Be able to communicate results with families and patients, to help them understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. The Genetic Counselor I will work with the physicians to create treatment options and available community resources. The Genetic Counselor I will work closely with insurance specialists to understand benefits and provide appeals and letters of medical necessity as needed for patient care and testing.**Education and Experience:*** Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics from a program accredited by Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) with Board Eligibility required**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*** Comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders and defects* Excellent communication skills to distill complex information, results and diagnoses* Professionalism and emotional stability to handle difficult cases* Ability to identify and dissect complex medical problems and make recommendations**About Us:****Cook Children's Health Care System**Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.