Genetic Counselor

Job Summary:

Medstar Health is looking for a Genetic Counselor to join our team!The ideal candidate will havestrongverbal and written communication skills.

The Genetic Counselor will interview and counsel patients at risk for or affected with genetic disorders.Responsible for pre-, peri-, and post-natal genetic counseling of referred individuals. Takes family, medical, and pregnancy histories, assesses genetic risks,logsinformation, makes referralstoappropriate specialists, and explains genetic information.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metroregion, alsorecognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your nextgreat careermove!

Primary Duties:

• Collects genetic information preparing for each patient referred.Explains to patients and their family members genetic risks, diagnosis, and available intervention. Supplies pertinent written information to patients and physicians. Gathers information andutilizesresources from various sources; calculates or cites empiric genetic risks to each individual patient or family member.

• Giveslectures and educational sessions on genetic counseling and medical genetics issues to residents, staff, and community.

• Identifiesat-risk individuals and offersappropriate testsand referrals to genetic specialists. Interviews patients by taking family, medical, and pregnancy histories toidentifysignificant genetic and environmental risk factors.

• Maintains patients' files and records, such as number of patients counseled and types of referrals, according to departmental and laboratory standards.

• Prepares letters to patients and physicians after counselingsession. Receives referrals and schedules appointments within a week ofreferraland logs with accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.

• American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certificationwithin one year of hire.

• 2 years genetic counseling experiencepreferred.