Genetic Counselor, Report Writer

GeneDx•Gaithersburg, MD

4d•$85,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com. Note : Clinical and/or laboratory experience is preferred. New/upcoming graduates should not apply and/or will not be considered. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter with their resume . Shift: T uesday-Saturday 2pm-10pm ET Summary Performs variant interpretation and writes reports. May abstract clinical information from patient records and/or act as subject matter expert. Facilitates communication between laboratory personnel, genetic counselors and clinical staff. Supports efforts to maintain the reputation of GeneDx as a world-class healthcare company. Represents GeneDx at national and international meetings as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited genetic counseling program.
Certification by American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or equivalent.
Genetic counseling licensure in the state where the employee works, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs variant interpretation and writes reports.
May act as subject matter expert for a group of genes, disorders, tests, and/or processes.
Supports team efforts required to meet corporate and team goals and objectives.
Abstracts clinical information from patient records.
Manages urgent or complex cases at specific steps or throughout the testing process.
Prepares or provides clinical review of materials for website, marketing materials, or other projects.
Assists with populating variant, gene, or disease-specific test information, report language, or other clinical information in internal databases.
Performs other duties assigned in support of the team or department.