What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prenatal Genetic Counselor I, II, or III position at MUSC Children's Health?
Job Description Summary
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000241 CHS - Administration - Ambulatory Childrens Services (Offsite)
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-30
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
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. Recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed.
Additional Job Description
Genetic Counselor I or II:
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Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000241 CHS - Administration - Ambulatory Childrens Services (Offsite)
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-30
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
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. Recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed.
Additional Job Description
Genetic Counselor I or II:
- Bachelors Degree
- Preferred Work Experience: 0-5 years.
- State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.
- Master’s degree from an ACGC-accredited genetic counseling program.
- ABGC board certified
- ≥5 years of experience in genetic counseling with ≥1 year at MUSC
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
