Perinatal & Pediatric Genetic Counselor — On-Site Role

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and leave programs

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide clinical pediatric and perinatal genetic counseling services under physician supervision. Responsibilities include risk assessment, family history analysis, and discussion of carrier and prenatal testing options with families at risk.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling and documented training in genetic counseling; board certification or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling or its equivalent.
• Documentation of training in genetic counseling techniques and experience in genetic counseling at a site accredited by the AMBG or AMGC.

Responsibilities

• Constructs and analyzes a patient's family history including genetic disease/birth defects and all relevant medical information in addition to addressing the reason for referral.
• Provides detailed assessment of patient's pregnancy history including any exposures that may affect the fetus.
• Assists the MFM Physician or Clinical Geneticist as an integral component of the medical genetics team in providing genetic services for pediatric and adult patients.
• Assesses and interprets the risk for occurrence/recurrence of genetic conditions in the family and discusses such information with the MFM Physician or Clinical Geneticist and/or patient.
• Counsels patients on the nature of the condition(s) in question, including the contribution of heredity after discussion with the MFM Physician or Clinical Geneticist.
• Discusses with patients the options available for addressing genetic risks, including availability of carrier and prenatal diagnostic testing after case discussion with the MFM Physician or Clinical Geneticist.

Education

Master's Degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling or its equivalent

Certification training in genetic counseling—AMBG/AMGC

Job description

Rutgers University seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide clinical pediatric and perinatal genetic counseling services under physician supervision. Responsibilities include risk assessment, family history analysis, and discussion of carrier and prenatal testing options with families at risk.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling and documented training in genetic counseling; board certification or eligibility is preferred.