Genetic Counselor - Human Genetics - Days
VCU Health•Richmond, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling to patients referred for clinical genetic services. The Genetic Counselor coordinates the dissemination of clinical genetic information to the physicians, laboratories, other counselors and office staff at VCU. The Genetic Counselor coordinates the dissemination of clinical genetic information to patients and physicians in the community. The Genetic Counselor participates in the education and training of genetic counseling students and other students in post graduate education in the VCU School of Medicine.
Requirements
- Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC certified training program
- Active Candidate Status with the American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC) to sit for the National Examination
- Must obtain certification within 2 years of date of hire into position
- Active Virginia Genetic Counselor license
- Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
- Active Virginia Genetic Counselor license
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience of one (1) or more years in clinical practice
Responsibilities
- Provides genetic counseling to patients referred for clinical genetic services.
- Coordinates the dissemination of clinical genetic information to physicians, laboratories, other counselors, and office staff at VCU.
- Coordinates the dissemination of clinical genetic information to patients and physicians in the community.
- Participates in the education and training of genetic counseling students and other students in post-graduate education in the VCU School of Medicine.
- Performs daily assignments independently.
- Seeks guidance from Genetic Counselor Lead and/or department leadership as needed.
Benefits
- One college and four health sciences schools
- An academic medical center
- A Level I trauma center
- One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia
- The region’s only full-service children’s hospital
- More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
- A community health center
- Dedicated research teams
- Facilities and valued partners in every field
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
