Genetic Counselor
 Massachusetts General Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 32 Fruit Street (Show on map) | |
 Mar 04, 2025 | |
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Summary
Provides genetic education, counseling, and support to patients and/or families who have genetic disorders, birth defects, or who may be at risk for inherited conditions. Serves across the organization in several specialty clinics including general genetics clinic, metabolic clinic, bone marrow transplant clinic, cystic fibrosis clinic, hearing loss clinic, maternal fetal medicine, neurofibromatosis clinic, disorders of sexual development clinic, and more. Essential Functions -Evaluate the evidence for gene-disease associations -Collaborates and coordinates patient care with other disciplines and medical specialties -Assesses individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. -Assist in development of patient consents, GC protocols, SOPs, and patient education materials. -Provide an accurate risk assessment based on data obtained. -Responds to relevant inquiries from patients, staff and physicians. Education cover letters are strongly encouraged. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |