GENETIC COUNSELOR

The Department of Pediatrics

Full time pediatric genetic counseling position available. Our genetic counselors participate in both pediatric and adult counseling opportunities for a variety of both general and metabolic services. Counselors serve the people of mid-Missouri in addition to the local Mennonite/Amish population. This position will be split part-time between medical genetics and developmental pediatric clinics.

Responsibilities will include

1. Procurement and review of medical records; collection and interpretation of family health and social history; analysis and interpretation of clinical/laboratory results including evaluation of complex medical/genetic literature and databases for disclosure of results

2. Assistance in patient assessment, diagnosis, and counseling regarding etiology, inheritance, incidence/carrier risks and natural history/prognosis for genetic conditions; perform psychosocial assessment and counseling during genetic consultation

3. Review and triage incoming referrals including NICU and PICU consults; serve as genetics liaison for multi-disciplinary clinics; formulate genetic testing and/or medical recommendations in collaboration with physicians and healthcare providers; assessment of appropriate testing/laboratory selection; facilitate patient decision making and testing consent

4. Documentation of patient encounters and counseling sessions; development of patient education resources, referrals and standards of practice

5. Participation in research, clinical trials, and scholarly work

8:00am - 5pm Monday though Friday

Master's degree from an accredited Genetic Associate Program or master's degree in medical genetics, genetics counseling or training program.

Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).

Prefer at least 1-3 years of experience as a Genetic Counselor.

Anticipated Hiring Range:$68,266 - $89,846(Yearly)
Grade: PAT-10
University Title: GENETIC COUNSELOR, CLINICAL
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In addition to competed a the online application please provide a Resume and a Cover Letter.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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