Genetic Counselor
Inova Health System•VA, VA
•$79,664 - $129,852•Onsite
About The Position
The Genetics Counselor develops pediatric or adult genetics counseling programs for high-risk patient populations. Provides clinical counseling and genetic testing services for individuals/families at risk for inherited diseases. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling
- Board eligible for certification by the ABGC upon hire
- Experience in genetic counseling with experience in inherited disease genetics or have recently completed a genetics clinical rotation.
Responsibilities
- Primarily serves as a clinical resource to the healthcare team.
- Performs inherited disease risk assessments and genetic risk assessments through review of family and medical histories primarily for cardiovascular genetic conditions
- Provides individualized genetic counseling and testing to patients/families identified at increased risk for inherited diseases.
- Facilitates patient awareness and access to research and clinical studies.
- Coordinates counseling sessions to meet the needs of patients, families and members of the healthcare team.
- Provides written communication to referring physicians regarding the consultation, test results and suggested medical management.
- Conducts ongoing promotion of genetics counseling program to physicians, patients and to the community by developing written materials and public presentations.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- a robust team member wellness program
- Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions
- up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
- up to $10,000 for student loans
- 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
- flexible work schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
