Genetic Counselor - Human Genetics - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

6d • 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)
• Prolonged sitting
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking
• Fast pace environment
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Frequent and intense customer interactions
• Noisy environment
• Able to adapt to frequent change

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level