Genetic Counselor - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Genetic Counselor

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more in our careers and in our communities.

This position of Genetic Counselor resides in Maternal Fetal Medicine. In Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the Genetic Counselor may provide assessment and care for prenatal or preconception patients who are at risk for having a child with an inherited condition, birth defect, developmental disability or other disorder. Services are provided to multiple hospitals within the OhioHealth system. With supervision by the physicians in the appropriate department, the Genetic Counselor exercises independent judgment in gathering information from the patient and referring physician, assessing this information, enabling patient decision-making and presenting follow up recommendations.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• 50% Clinical Practice and Case Management: The Genetic Counselor provides assessment and care management for genetic counseling patients. The Genetic Counselor also exercises independent judgment in gathering information from the patient and referring physicians, assessing this information, enabling patient decision-making and presenting follow-up recommendations. Additionally, the Genetic Counselor supports and actively participates in an integrated approach to patient care with physicians, genetic counselors, nurses, other allied health care practitioners, laboratory directors, and researchers.
• 20% Teamwork: Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for other disciplines. Supports and actively participates in an integrated approach to patient care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• 15% Outreach and Education: Provides guidance to referring Physicians and other health care professionals regarding genetic counseling and testing. Recognizing the clinical implications of the rapid growth in genetic testing, the Genetic Counselor is responsible for outreach and education for area medical professionals and the public.
• 15% Professional Development: Ensures continuous improvement in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development and life-long learning.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree (Required)
• Graduate of an accredited genetic counseling program with a Genetic Counseling. Credentials Board Eligible for the American Board of Genetic Counseling
• New graduates are welcome to apply!

Work Shift: Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Maternal Fetal Medicine

Join us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment