Pediatric Genetic Counselor - San Antonio, Texas at Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX

Summary The Division of Genetics seeks a full-time genetic counselor to join the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine at CHRISTUS Children’s. This position offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package. The successful candidate will join a division that includes clinical and biochemical geneticists and nine pediatric genetic counselors. Job Duties Provide genetic counseling primarily for pediatric patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, and also for adult patients. Review, elicit, and interpret family, medical and psychosocial histories. Coordinate the genetic testing process with laboratory, physicians, and patients/families. Work closely with geneticists, nurses, dietitians, social workers and other genetic counselors to coordinate patient care. Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, departmental conferences, meetings, and student and resident teaching. Report to the Genetic Counselor Supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates must have graduated from an ABGC accredited genetic counseling training program and be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Genetic Counselors. Candidates should also possess excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral), strong organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and eagerness to work in a team setting. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to: Elizabeth Roeder, MD Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular and Human Genetics Baylor College of Medicine Chief, Division of Genetics CHRISTUS Children’s 333 North Santa Rosa Street San Antonio, Texas 78207 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Administrative office: View phone number on click.appcast.io Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Downtown Boulder Partnership