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Johns Hopkins University Genetic Counselor in Baltimore, Maryland
We are seeking a Genetic Counselor . The primary job responsibilities as a Genetic Counselor includes providing genetic counseling to patients referred for a wide variety of indications including maternal age, abnormal screening results, abnormal ultrasound findings, family history concerns, pregnancy loss, teratogenic exposures and infertility. In addition, the genetic counselors have opportunities for participation in education via the provision of lectures to various student groups, other medical providers, and lay groups. Collaboration in clinical research is encouraged. Opportunities exist for interaction with 25 additional counselors in other departments at this large academic medical center.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Case preparation for the counseling session may include review of previous pertinent testing results, research regarding the condition of concern and arranging for appropriate testing.
Will coordinate testing, which may include chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, ultrasound and carrier screening.
Great case management skills.
Communicate with maternal-fetal medicine physicians, other medical specialists, referring obstetric providers, and various laboratories.
Provide follow-up by contacting the patient and referring providers with test results, documentation of the counseling session and results of testing, and assisting with arrangements for additional consultations or testing.
Cases are presented in weekly conferences for management and student education.
Critical thinking and an independent work ethic can be rewarded with considerable autonomy in this work setting.
Teaching responsibilities include supervision of genetic counseling for graduate students, fellows/residents in maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics, as well as medical students and gynecology/obstetrics residents on elective rotations.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Must seek (and maintain) certification as a genetic counselor from the ABGC within one year of hire date
One-year genetic counseling experience, with experience in general pediatric or adult genetics clinic.
Classified Title: Genetic Counselor
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $116,580 Annually ($116,580 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM OB GYN Cytogenetics
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.