Indiana University Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Genetic Counselor to join our Maternal Fetal Medicine/Fetal Center team! This role is an integral part of our Maternal/Fetal Medicine team, focused on the care of pregnant/preconception people with genetic diagnoses and fetal risk factors. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that each employee is able to work at the top of their scope and do what they do best on a daily basis. We work to create lasting professional relationships with effective communication and a generous work/life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide genetic counseling and testing for pregnant/preconception people with genetic diagnoses and fetal risk factors. patients
- Integrate genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate genetic risk factors and clinical implications.
- Educate other healthcare professionals, patients and families about genetic conditions and hereditary disorders, treatment options, risk factors and any available community resources.
- Refer patients to specialists when necessary
- May teach or oversee genetic counseling students
- Ensure compliance with ethical, legal and regulatory guidelines related to genetic testing, patient confidentiality and informed consent.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling or Medical Genetics
- Required to reside in the state of Indiana
- Prefer clinical genetic counseling experience, but will consider new grads
- Required to maintain a current Genetic Counselor's license in the state of Indiana
- Requires Board Certification by ABMG/ABGC within 1 year of employment
- Required basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Job Details
- Monday thru Friday schedule
- No call
- 100% outpatient
IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance and malpractice insurance coverage.
Community Description
- Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
- Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
- Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
- Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years
- Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
- Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
- Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
- Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon
- Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
Comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond, IU Health is honored to be recognized in such high distinctions.
- IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report
- Riley Hospital for Children is nationally ranked in ten pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report .
- Indiana University Health is one of the largest employers in Indiana
A private, nonprofit organization,
Indiana University Health owns, or is affiliated with, more than 200 hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana. More than half of the physicians affiliated with the IU School of Medicine practice, supervise, and teach residents and fellows at one of Indiana University Health's hospitals.
No organization in Indiana is ranked higher or offers more highly ranked physicians than Indiana University Health. With exceptional care, unmatched expertise and continued excellence, our patients and families know that they're making an excellent choice in selecting Indiana University Health as their premier healthcare system of choice.