Genetic Counselor - OBGYN

Genetic Counselor

The Genetic Counselor provides compassionate genetic education, counseling, risk assessment, and support to patients and families who have genetic conditions, birth defects, or may be at risk for inherited conditions. This role works as part of a multidisciplinary care team and supports patients across a variety of specialty clinics and clinical settings. Areas of practice may include General Genetics, Metabolic, Bone Marrow Transplant, Cystic Fibrosis, Hearing Loss, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Neurofibromatosis, Disorders of Sexual Development, and other specialty programs. Reproductive Genetic Counselors at MGH are members of a multidisciplinary team providing compassionate, personalized care to patients and families navigating preconception and prenatal genetic concerns. Counseling may address a variety of topics, including: preimplantation genetic testing and screening, a previous pregnancy or infant with a genetic syndrome or birth defect, carrier screening, screening for chromosomal abnormalities, prenatal ultrasound findings, diagnostic testing, family history of birth defects or genetic conditions, advanced maternal age, consanguinity.

Essential Functions:

• Assess individual and family risk for genetic conditions, inherited disorders, and birth defects.
• Review medical records and obtain detailed family and pregnancy histories.
• Provide individualized education, counseling, and risk assessment based on available clinical and genetic information.
• Explain genetic screening and diagnostic testing options, including potential benefits, limitations, and results.
• Evaluate and interpret relevant genetic and medical literature and evidence for gene-disease associations.
• Review and interpret genetic testing results and communicate findings clearly to patients, families, and referring clinicians.
• Coordinate additional genetic testing, referrals, and follow-up care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, and other disciplines to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Respond to genetic counseling-related questions and inquiries from patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of patient consents, genetic counseling protocols, standard operating procedures, and patient education materials.
• Support ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and delivery of genetic counseling services.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling required.
• Experience cannot be substituted for the required degree.

Licenses and Credentials:

• Genetic Counselor [State License] required.

Experience:

• 12 years of experience in genetics preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of molecular genetics and general chemistry.
• Ability to interpret and apply genetic and clinical information accurately.
• Ability to follow established protocols and procedures, including detailed research protocols.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams.

Work Location: 32 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $66,518.40 - $104,509.60/Annual

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