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Looking for a genetic counselor job in Virginia? Please browse the list of current positions below.
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CHKD Children Specialty Group in Norfolk VA
The Division of Medical Genetics and Metabolism at Children’s Specialty Group and Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and highly organized genetic counselor to join our team of two geneticists, two genetic counselors, and a metabolic dietician.
Highlights:
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Clinical responsibilities include dysmorphology evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of metabolic and storage disorders, newborn screening coordination, and craniofacial disorders
Requirements:
- BC/BE in Genetic Counseling
- Licensed (or able to obtain a license within a year of hire) in Virginia
- Master’s degree from an ABGC accredited genetic counseling program
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Genetic Counselor-Perinatal-Inova Health System
Inova Health System’s High Risk Perinatal Department, an extension of the Fetal Therapy Program, is seeking a Perinatal Genetics Counselor to provide clinical counseling to patients and couples on numerous prenatal and preconception indications, including but not limited to, advanced maternal age, family history of genetic disease, abnormal ultrasound findings and abnormal aneuploidy screening results. The successful incumbent will serve as an Inova System specialty resource to provide knowledge and management of perinatal genetic/congenital disorders and programs to include development of Telemedicine consultation. Additionally, the counselor will initiate and participate in collaborative research projects, written articles and professional presentation, as well as provide genetic educational programs for physicians, nurses, sonographers and other health care providers in the community.
Responsibilities will include:
· Provide comprehensive genetics counseling for maternal serum screening, complex fetal anomalies and family histories of genetics syndromes.
· Develop and implement a genetic program to meet the needs of our high risk population and expanding programs to include creating and directing complex analysis of patient program information from a variety of data sources for program development. Coordinates the day to day operations for the perinatal genetic program.
· Coordinate and document contacts and follow up recommendations, including referrals and scheduling of tests/procedures.
· Collaborate and provides expert consultation with MFMs, referring physicians and other health care providers to enhance the level of care for patient affected by, or at risk for, genetic/congenital conditions.
· Develop and implement a plan of care for complex, high risk patients collaborating with the Inova Fetal Care Program for continuum of care.
Minimum Requirements:
· Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling
· Six or more years of experience in Perinatal Genetic Counseling.
· Certification by the American board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or board eligible. If board eligible, must obtain certification within two years of employment.
· Trained in clinical genetics, communicating genetic risk, counseling techniques and professional ethics.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation and computer skills, organization and planning skills.
For additional details and to apply, please visit www.inovacareers.org and search for Job ID# 46761