Genetic Counselor

Job Overview The Johns Hopkins Center for Inherited Heart Disease (CIHD) is a clinical program that evaluates, diagnoses, and manages individuals and families with disorders including Long QT Syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and other familial forms of cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia. We are seeking a Genetic Counselor who will work on familial forms of structural and arrhythmic heart disease. Responsibilities Provide independent, direct genetic counseling for a range of inherited heart diseases. Participate in program development and management of genetic counseling services within the Division of Cardiology for adult and pediatric patients. Review medical records to determine possible genetic testing options. Summarize and discuss cases referred to CIHD with program faculty. Facilitate post-mortem sample collection and coordination of DNA banking. Coordinate clinical genetic testing including informed consent, lab requisition forms, and letters of medical necessity. Communicate test results to physicians and patients, often as a follow-up to a visit, and document clinical information in the electronic medical record. Respond to inquiries related to genetic testing/counseling services from health care professionals, patients, and the public. Participate in cardiology and genetic educational activities. Provide guidance to genetic counseling students, nurses, residents, and fellows. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling Maryland licensure and ABGC certification as a genetic counselor or Maryland licensure as a supervised genetic counselor with certification within one year of employment. Must maintain current certification and licensure during duration of employment. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications ABGC board certified Two years of genetic counseling experience. Previous experience with cardiac disease. Classified Title: Genetic Counselor Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($90,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 FLSA Status: Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM DOM Cardiology Personnel area: School of Medicine #J-18808-Ljbffr