Genetic Counselor I

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

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Genetic Counselor I to provide clinical genetic counseling to pediatric oncology patients and families at the Kinder Children’s Cancer Center in Houston, TX.

The role involves risk assessment, counseling, patient education, coordination of genetic testing, and collaboration with a broad network of genetic counselors and clinicians. Training of students and fellows may also be available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
• Board-eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the ABGC.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and communicates genetic test results.
• Provides pre-test and post-test genetic counseling.
• Coordinates genetic testing and follow-up care.
• Educates patients about testing options, risks, and benefits.
• Maintains clinical documentation and participates in team meetings.

Education

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

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.