Genetic Counselor I

Baylor-College-of-Medicin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's Kinder Children’s Cancer Center in Houston, TX seeks a Genetic Counselor I to provide clinical genetic counseling for pediatric oncology patients and families, coordinate testing, and contribute to trainee education. The role involves collaboration with a broad team of geneticists, specialists, and nurses in a busy center.

The position offers full-time hours, a Monday–Friday schedule, and opportunities to participate in trainee education and interdisciplinary care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
• No experience required.
• Board-eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by ABGC.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the review of patient referrals and identification of patients warranting genetics evaluation.
• Reviews relevant medical records and previous genetic testing.
• Documents comprehensive family histories, pedigrees, and hereditary risk assessments.
• Provides pre-test and post-test genetic counseling both in-person and via telehealth.
• Educates patients regarding testing options, risks, benefits, and limitations.
• Coordinates appropriate genetic testing.
• Interprets and communicates genetic test results.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Aids in post-test follow-up care of patients and family members.
• Maintains a clinical tracking database.
• Assists with insurance prior-authorization and appeals.
• Prepares genetic counseling follow-up letters, patient correspondence, and other clinical documentation as needed.
• Participates in team and departmental meetings.
• Aids in the education of Genetic Counseling trainees and Medical Genetics and Hematology/Oncology Fellows.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

Board-eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)

Job description

Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range: $79,092 to $93,049

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The Genetic Counselor I provides clinical genetic counseling services to pediatric oncology patients and their families including genetic risk assessment, counseling, patient education, and coordination of genetic testing services and follow-up care within the Kinder Children's Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. The genetic counselor will also have the opportunity to participate in the training of genetic counseling graduate students, fellows, and other learners. The genetic counselor filling this full-time position will work collaboratively with a team of genetic counselors, genetics and non-genetics providers, and other healthcare professionals as well as interact with a large network of genetic counselors across Baylor College of Medicine.

Job Duties

Clinical Patient Care (80%)

• Participates in the review of patient referrals and identification of patients warranting genetics evaluation.(8%)
• Reviews relevant medical records and previous genetic testing.(8%)
• Documents comprehensive family histories, pedigrees, and hereditary risk assessments.(10%)
• Provides pre-test and post-test genetic counseling both in-person and via telehealth. (14%)
• Educates patients regarding testing options, risks, benefits, and limitations. (8%)
• Coordinates appropriate genetic testing.(7%)
• Interprets and communicates genetic test results. (11%)
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families. (7%)
• Aids in post-test follow-up care of patients and family members. (7%)

Administrative/Academic (20%)

• Maintains a clinical tracking database (4%)
• Assists with insurance prior-authorization and appeals.(4%)
• Prepares genetic counseling follow-up letters, patient correspondence, and other clinical documentation as needed.(4%)
• Participates in team and departmental meetings.(4%)
• Aids in the education of Genetic Counseling trainees and Medical Genetics and Hematology/Oncology Fellows.(4%)
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
• No experience required.
• Board-eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.