Genetics Counselor jobs in Pennsylvania

Genetics Counselor provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Being a Genetics Counselor recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, Genetics Counselor requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Genetics Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Genetic Counselor 1- Med Genetics
  • Penn Medicine
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

    Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?


    Entity: The Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania


    Department: Med Genetics

    Hours: Day Shift Full time

    Location: HUP

    The Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics is seeking to hire a genetic counselor for a combination laboratory (50%) and clinical role (50%)

    Clinical genetic counseling will be performed within the Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics. Our division consists of clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, clinical coordinators and a nurse practitioner who care for patients in a variety of clinics. We specialize in caring for adults with lysosomal storage disorders, neurofibromatosis type 1, general genetic disorders, aortopathies, HHT and rare cancer syndromes. Learn more about our group at our website: https://www.pennmedicine.org/departments-and-centers/department-of-medicine/divisions/translational-medicine-human-genetics

    This position is intended specifically to support our hereditary cancer clinics, which see patients for neuroendocrine tumors, renal cancer, melanoma and tumors/cancers of the CNS.

    Additionally, this position will provide genetic counseling support to the Genetic Diagnostic Laboratory (GDL) and expected to participate in data review as well as report writing. The Genetic Diagnostic Laboratory was established in 1994 by Dr. Arupa Ganguly. Under Dr. Ganguly’s leadership, the GDL provides specialized genetic testing in a range of clinical areas, including hereditary cancer syndromes, methylation disorders and others. More information about the GDL can be found at: https://genetics.med.upenn.edu/cores/genetic-diagnostic-laboratory/

    Job Responsibilities:

    Clinical:

    • Provide comprehensive genetic counseling to patients regarding etiology, inheritance, risks, available genetic testing and natural history of genetic disorders. Includes the collection and interpretation of individual and family medical and psychosocial histories.
    • Select appropriate testing, coordinate sample collection, track test results, interpret genetic test results
    • Facilitate follow-up to genetic counseling including telephone communication with patients, families and health care providers, coordination of additional studies
    • Develop expertise within a wide variety of clinical indications

    Laboratory:

    Review genetic testing data and generate laboratory reports for all tests offered in the GDL

    • Respond to testing inquiries, provide ordering clinicians with reports, and answer questions about results
    • Attend weekly meetings with clinical partners

    Research:

    • Participate in research activities including subject recruitment, database development, data gathering, survey development, writing consent forms and developing protocols.
    • Participate in writing manuscripts for publication, including conducting literature reviews, writing and editing manuscripts
    • Present research findings at appropriate professional meetings

    Education:

    • Engage with the University of Pennsylvania Genetic Counseling Program to train future genetic counselor
    • Supervise genetic counseling student rotations
    • Lecture on genetic counseling and related topics to support groups, students, health care providers and the public, as needed

    Requirements:

    • Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or equivalent from an ACGC-accredited genetic counseling program. Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics.

    • A candidate completing his or her Master’s degree will be considered with an offer contingent on completion of the program. Pennsylvania genetic counseling license is required to be obtained, as well as the ability to pass child abuse screening.

    • New graduates and more experienced genetic counselors are encouraged to apply!

    We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

    Live Your Life's Work

    We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

  • 2 Months Ago

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Research Specialist C (Genetics)
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school co...
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Clerk B (Department of Genetics)
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school co...
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Adjunct in Biology - Genetics
  • Elizabethtown College
  • Elizabethtown, PA FULL_TIME
  • The School of Sciences and Health at Elizabethtown College is seeking an Adjunct in Biology to teach Bio211 – Genetics lecture and lab(s) in fall of 2024. The class will primarily be comprised of seco...
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Chief of Staff (Department of Genetics)
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school co...
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Research Associate in Department of Genetics
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 18, 2022 Deadline: Jan 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Genetic Counselor- OBGYN
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Boston, MA
  • GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Prenatal Genetic Counselors at MGH, as members of a multi-disciplinary team, pr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor - Hybrid Remote
  • Ochsner Health System
  • Covington, LA
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor - Pediatrics
  • Ochsner Health System
  • New Orleans, LA
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lab Genetic Counselor
  • University Health System- San Antonio
  • San Antonio, TX
  • POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for screening and reviewing all orders for germline genetic tests. Must be...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor Assistant - Nephrology
  • Columbia University
  • New York, NY
  • Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $58,500 - $62,000 The sa...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor
  • The University of Miami
  • Miami, FL
  • Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click he...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor
  • Jupiter Medical Center
  • Jupiter, FL
  • Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-clas...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetics Counselor - Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Carle
  • Urbana, IL
  • The Genetics Counselor provides general pre- and post-testing support for genetic testing. Documents all patient interac...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/ (listen) PEN-sil-VAY-nee-ə), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east. Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the most recent of...
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