Summary

The genetic counselor in this position will see patients in the general genetics clinic at Texas Children's Hospital at main campus and at the Woodlands. The genetic counselor will also have the opportunity to evaluate patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team in the craniofacial clinic at Texas Childrens's Hospital. The genetic counselor will also have the opportunity to supervise and teach genetic counseling graduate students, clinical and laboratory fellows, and other learners. The genetic counselor is expected to be part of a team of pediatric genetic counselors who participate in bimonthly meetings, supervises genetic counseling students, and provides excellent care to patients. 

Job Duties

• The genetic counselor will be responsible for:
• Obtains medical and family history of the patient during the clinic setting
• Documents clinic notes and encounters in electronic medical record system
• Counsels patients and families regarding results in the outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Arranges follow-up appointments as indicated
• The genetic counselor may also provide effort to the Craniofacial clinic, a multidisciplinary clinic at Texas Childrens Hospital. 
• The genetic counselor will also be expected to supervise graduate students, fellows, residents during their pediatric genetics rotations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
• No experience required.
• Board-eligible or Board Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).