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Gainesville, FL - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 80000
Posted on: 16 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:

Genetic Counselor

Job Description:

This position is responsible for managing genetic counseling interactions during medical clinics held either in Gainesville or in the outlying areas.

This position will beresponsible for:

  • Managing genetic counseling interactions during medical clinics held either in Gainesville or in the outlying areas. The genetic counselor also participates in the telemedicine program as backup for the other genetic counselors. The genetic counselor meets with families in clinic and gather information about genetic risks. Genetic counselor interprets such information in consort with an MD geneticist and provides follow-up documentation of genetic counseling recommendations.
  • Oversight of the Florida Expanded Newborn Screening Program in conjunction with Geneticists and Nutritionists for both metabolic and cystic fibrosis screens. Responsible for contacting families and their physicians with abnormal NBS results arranging for diagnostic studies and providing genetic counseling.
  • Provision of inpatient consultations interactions with attending physicians patients residents medical students and other medical personnel.
  • Administrative duties as assigned by the Division Chief and Senior Genetic Counselor.
  • The genetic counselor will work with divisional staff to coordinate appointments referrals and collection of appropriate records. Will oversee the overall activities of the clinical genetics program as it relates to the provision of genetic counseling.
  • Will provide educational lectures through the School of Medicine and through Childrens Medical Services Center for Autism and Related Disabilities or other organizations as required as part of the Regional Genetics Grant with the state of Florida.
  • Will participate in the hiring and training of new genetic counselors dietitians and front office staff.
Expected Salary:

$80000-$88000

Minimum Requirements:

Masters degree in genetics counseling or a related field from a program accredited by a national certification board for medical genetics personnel and one year of professional genetic counseling experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in genetic counseling.
Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This is a time limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes
$65000-$80000
Classification Title:Genetic CounselorJob Description:This position is responsible for managing genetic counseling interactions during medical clinics held either in Gainesville or in the outlying areas.This position will beresponsible for:Managing genetic counseling interactions during medical clin...
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