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The Reproductive Genetic Counselors at MGH, as members of a multi-disciplinary team, provide compassionate and personalized care for patients and their families around preconception and prenatal genetic issues. Counseling topics include preimplantation genetic screening, prior infant/pregnancy with a genetic syndrome or birth defect, carrier screening, screening for chromosomal abnormalities, prenatal ultrasound findings, diagnostic testing, family history of birth defect or genetic condition, advanced maternal age, and consanguinity. Job duties include reviewing of medical records, obtaining family and pregnancy histories, providing education and risk assessment, explanation of screening and diagnostic tools, review of genetic literature, coordination of additional testing and referrals, interpretation of results, and communication of results to the patient and the referring clinician.
Summary
Job Summary
Provides genetic education, counseling, and support to patients and/or families who have genetic disorders, birth defects, or who may be at risk for inherited conditions.
Serves across the organization in several specialty clinics including general genetics clinic, metabolic clinic, bone marrow transplant clinic, cystic fibrosis clinic, hearing loss clinic, maternal fetal medicine, neurofibromatosis clinic, disorders of sexual development clinic, and more.
Essential Functions
- Evaluate the evidence for gene-disease associations
- Collaborates and coordinates patient care with other disciplines and medical specialties
- Assesses individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects.
- Assist in development of patient consents, GC protocols, SOPs, and patient education materials.
- Provide an accurate risk assessment based on data obtained.
- Responds to relevant inquiries from patients, staff and physicians.
Qualifications
Education
Master's Degree Genetic Counseling required
Licenses and Credentials
Genetic Counselor - Massachusetts State License
Experience
genetics experience 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Strong patient/customer service skills.
- Good documentation and organizational skills and good attention to detail.
- Ability to adhere to detailed survey research protocols.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Strong understanding of molecular genetics and general chemistry.
- Good attention to detail and analytical.
cover letters are strongly encouraged.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
32 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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