Genetic Counselor - Human Genetics - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

2d

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

• 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
• Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC certified training program
• Performs daily assignments independently.
• Seeks guidance from Genetic Counselor Lead and/or department leadership as needed.

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 the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees