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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

Genetic Counselor

VCU Health System

Newport News, Virginia

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

VCU Health System’s Human Genetics is seeking a Genetic Counselor to provide genetic evaluation and counseling services to patients, significant others or family members with, or at risk for, medical genetic disorders, within the broad specialties of prenatal, adult, pediatric and cancer. You will Serve as a consultant and educator for the physician practices, VCU Health System Clinic and community partners. You’ll also recognize the need or professional growth and to take an active role in meeting educational needs. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow-through with planned care


• Utilizing resources and validating information to maintain standards of Clinical Practice


• Supervising administrative, clinical and clerical employees assigned to the department

 Requirements:

• Master’s of Science in Genetic Counseling from an Accreditation Council for Genetic (ACGC) accredited program or impending graduation


• Clinical rotations in Genetic Counseling


• Demonstrated clinical, counseling, interpersonal, analytical, communication, presentation and instructional skills


• Demonstrated skills in patient assessment


• Computer data-entry skills and computer knowledge to include but not be limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and electronic medical records


• American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) licensure, American Board of Medical Genetics (AMGB) certification or active candidate status (preferred)


• Ability to obtain a Virginia Genetic Counseling License

 Experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered. Select candidates will be placed into appropriate levels (Genetic Counselor I or Genetic Counselor II) based on their experience and qualifications.

 For specific details and to apply, visit vcuhealth.org/careers and search via Req. #59509. 

At VCU Health System, our most important assets are not bricks and mortar; they are our team members … all 12,000+ of them. Our workforce is diverse, dedicated and talented. Our team members continue to earn local, regional and national awards and accolades, which is an indicator that they are happy and feel supported working here. And our culture of STAR Service focuses on our common purpose – “Our Caring Service Begins With Me.” – in the provision of the highest level of customer service, which encourages diversity and inclusion.

 If you have been looking to take your career to the next level, we have been looking for you. We offer more than 400 work/life benefits, including competitive pay, flexible work options, prepaid tuition, on-site child and elder care and much more.

 EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled. VCUHS appreciates diversity and encourages women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

VCU Health System's Human Genetics is seeking a full time Genetic Counselor II to provide advanced-level 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 and serves as a mentor to less experienced Genetic Counselors.

Required

Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC certified training program

Current CGC certification

Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Genetic Counselor

Preferred

Three (3) or more years of clinical experience as a Genetic Counselor

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.