Genetic Counselor II: Clinical Genomics & Patient Education

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Tuition Assistance

Diverse and collaborative working环境

Affordable and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks a skilled Genetic Counselor to provide counseling services within the Johns Hopkins Hospital network in Baltimore. You will interpret results, guide testing decisions, and work with physicians and laboratory teams to optimize patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, ongoing education of providers, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of testing technologies and guidelines, with a focus on cost-conscious, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling required.
• Advanced knowledge of genetic diseases, testing methodologies, and variant interpretation.
• Minimum of two years of genetic counseling experience; three years preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• ABGC/ABMG certification or ability to obtain ABGC within two exam cycles or three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling to patients, clinicians, and healthcare providers about testing options, results, and implications.
• Interpret testing results, assess family history, and recommend testing strategies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on genetic disorders, testing methodologies, and variant interpretation.
• Collaborate with lab staff and physicians to support diagnostic stewardship and appropriate utilization of genetic testing.
• Develop and maintain laboratory protocols, reporting templates, testing guidelines, and educational materials.
• Educate providers and lab clients on test selection, requirements, and follow-up.
• Review testing utilization, reimbursement trends, and cost implications to support fiscally responsible practices.
• Assist with prior authorization workflows and informed consent requirements.
• Participate in lab meetings, quality initiatives, and process improvements to enhance patient care.
• Maintain knowledge of genetic testing technologies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks a skilled Genetic Counselor to provide counseling services within the Johns Hopkins Hospital network in Baltimore. You will interpret results, guide testing decisions, and work with physicians and laboratory teams to optimize patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, ongoing education of providers, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of testing technologies and guidelines, with a focus on cost-conscious, high-quality patient care.