Job Description

Summary

The ideal candidate will provide clinical genetic counseling services to patients for a wide variety of indications of genetic risks in pregnancy, as part of the Texas Children’s Maternal Fetal Medicine department. 

Clinic Locations: 

• TCH Pavilion for Woman and Community TCH MFM Clinics (Methodist, Sugarland, Katy, Northwest, Woodlands).
• TCH/MFM-Telemedicine Clinics-Baytown and Lufkin.

This position is open to currently graduated genetic counselors as well as students who will graduate in May, 2025.

Job Duties

• Counsels patients with indications of genetic risks in pregnancy or in preconception settings. Examples of indications can include teratogenic exposures, prenatal genetic screening and follow-up of abnormal screening results, family history of abnormalities or genetic conditions, and current pregnancies with fetal abnormalities. Counseling is also provided for Fetal Center patients. 
• Conducts preliminary research such as; family and patient medical histories, coordination of genetic testing, and review of patient referrals. 
• Provides short-term psychosocial support and counseling to patients.
• Releases and discusses results of genetic testing with patients and providers
• Drafts and sends letters to patients summarizing the genetic counseling session. Letters are sent to the patient and referring physician. 
• Answers patient's calls and assesses need for services. 
• Refers clients to appropriate agencies and physicians as needed. 
• Assists physicians in all aspects of clinic activity. Other support as requested.
• Acts as liaison between patients, physicians and other health care providers. 
• May supervise genetic counseling interns, pediatric genetic residents, medical students, MFM fellows, and REI fellows on their prenatal genetic rotation.
• Gives presentations and lectures on genetics-related topics.
• May participate in Training and Education about Genetic services to other teams.
• May particpate in clinical research.
• Attends various conferences and meetings monthly.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

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).

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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