Senior Genetic Counselor – Pediatric Rare Diseases

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan and accounts

Life, AD&D, and long-term disability

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Genetic Counselor II to provide genetic counseling on site or at designated outreach centers. You will obtain medical and family histories, review records, counsel families on diagnoses and inheritance patterns, and document findings in counseling letters when indicated.

The role includes involvement in student supervision and promoting genetic disease awareness, with triage of questions from staff and physicians.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in genetic counseling from ABGC/ACGC accredited program.
• Board-certified genetic counselor (Required).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical and family histories and review pertinent records.
• Counsel families regarding diagnoses, inheritance patterns, and testing options.
• Write counseling letters as indicated and provide psychosocial support.
• Triage questions from staff, outside hospitals, and physicians.
• Provide supervision for genetic counseling students and coordinate rotations.
• Promote genetic disease awareness and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Master's Degree ABGC/ACGC accredited genetic counseling program

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks a Genetic Counselor II to provide genetic counseling on site or at designated outreach centers. You will obtain medical and family histories, review records, counsel families on diagnoses and inheritance patterns, and document findings in counseling letters when indicated.

The role includes involvement in student supervision and promoting genetic disease awareness, with triage of questions from staff and physicians.