Pediatric Genetic Counselor I - Family-Centered Counseling

CCHCS Cook Children's Health Care System; Avenue (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System seeks a Genetic Counselor I to provide genetic counseling, review patient data, assess inherited risks, and discuss testing options with families. You will work with physicians to craft treatment alternatives and coordinate resources, while assisting with insurance appeals as needed.

Responsibilities include clear communication of results, supporting families emotionally, and applying knowledge of genetic disorders to guide patient care and testing strategies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics from an ACACGC-accredited program with Board Eligibility required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling services to patients and families.
• Review patient information and family history and assess risk for inherited conditions.
• Communicate results to families to aid understanding and adaptation.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop treatment options and connect with community resources.
• Coordinate with insurance specialists for benefits, appeals, and letters of medical necessity.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of genetic_dis

Excellent communication

Professionalism and emotional_stabil

Problem solving and recommendations

Education

Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics

Board Eligibility

Job description

Cook Children’s Health Care System seeks a Genetic Counselor I to provide genetic counseling, review patient data, assess inherited risks, and discuss testing options with families. You will work with physicians to craft treatment alternatives and coordinate resources, while assisting with insurance appeals as needed.

Responsibilities include clear communication of results, supporting families emotionally, and applying knowledge of genetic disorders to guide patient care and testing strategies.