Genetic Counselor I - Per Diem, OB-GYN/MFM

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Penn Medicine's CPUP OB-GYN Maternal Fetal Medicine unit seeks a Genetic Counselor 1 to deliver genetic counseling and coordinate patient care in a per diem role at 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia.

Responsibilities include case preparation, history collection, risk assessment, testing discussions, result interpretation, psychosocial support, and meticulous documentation. Licensing must be completed within 180 days; experience in academic health care and EPIC EMR familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a genetic counseling program (ACGC accredited).
• 1+ years of effective clinical communication to support continuity of care.
• 1 year of clinical genetic counseling experience or rotation experience.
• Experience in an academic health care setting is required.
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR or equivalent systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for cases by gathering relevant medical records and ensuring access.
• Collect patient history and construct pedigrees using proper terminology.
• Perform genetic risk assessment and explain testing options to patients.
• Interpret test results and communicate findings to patients and clinicians.
• Provide psychosocial counseling and document clinical encounters.
• Write clinic notes, letters, and other communications.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and care teams.
• Identify areas for improvement within the clinic.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Clinical communication

Care coordination

Education

Master's in Genetic Counseling

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Penn Medicine's CPUP OB-GYN Maternal Fetal Medicine unit seeks a Genetic Counselor 1 to deliver genetic counseling and coordinate patient care in a per diem role at 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia.

Responsibilities include case preparation, history collection, risk assessment, testing discussions, result interpretation, psychosocial support, and meticulous documentation. Licensing must be completed within 180 days; experience in academic health care and EPIC EMR familiarity are valued.