Job Description
Summary
This is a clinical Genetic Counselor position for the pediatric genetics clinic at Texas Children's Hospital. The Genetics Counselor in this position will see patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting in pediatric genetics clinic at Texas Children's Hospital main campus. The Genetics Counselor will also have the opportunity to supervise and teach genetic counseling graduate students, clinical and laboratory fellows, and other learners.
Job Duties
- Counsels patients and families in pediatric inpatient and outpatient settings who are at risk of having an underlying genetic disorder.
- Conducts preliminary research such as; family and patient medical histories, coordination of genetic testing, and review of patient referrals.
- Drafts and sends letter to patients summarizing the genetic counseling session. Letters are sent to the patient and referring physician.
- Answers patient's calls and assesses need for services.
- In some cases, refers clients to appropriate agencies and physicians.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
- No experience required.
- Board-eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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