Pediatric Genetics Counselor — Outreach & Education

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks a Certified Genetic Counselor to provide comprehensive genetic counseling to patients and families across a broad range of conditions, assessing recurrence risk, inheritance patterns, and available treatments and services.

You will obtain and interpret medical data, coordinate laboratory and clinical testing, and prepare written reports with recommendations for physicians and families. Travel for outreach clinics is required.

Qualifications

• Certified Genetic Counselor through the ABGC.

Responsibilities

• Provides genetic counseling to patients and families including a wide range of genetic conditions and recurrence risk.
• Obtain and interpret family history, birth history, medical history and test results; coordinate lab and clinical testing.
• Participate as a team member in informational sessions and ensure coordination of testing.
• Prepare written reports for referring physicians, agencies and families with recommendations.
• Coordinate implementation of recommendations and respond to inquiries from patients and providers.
• Travel for outreach clinics and engage with healthcare and social services for families with special needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with computers

Education

Certified Genetic Counselor through the American Board of Genetic Counseling

Job description

University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks a Certified Genetic Counselor to provide comprehensive genetic counseling to patients and families across a broad range of conditions, assessing recurrence risk, inheritance patterns, and available treatments and services.

You will obtain and interpret medical data, coordinate laboratory and clinical testing, and prepare written reports with recommendations for physicians and families. Travel for outreach clinics is required.