Vitalant Research Institute
Genetics Counselor / Hemophilia Clinic
PA Pittsburgh HCWP · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$70k-$85kDetected 7 days ago
Patient CareBioinformaticsPCRResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital.
- Work Shift (if applicable): Shift 1 (United States of America) Job Description: At Vitalant, your work has purpose.
- If you're passionate about genetics, patient advocacy and advancing personalized care, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to integrate genetic findings into patient care and treatment planning.
- Partner with laboratory teams to support variant interpretation and curation in accordance with ACMG/AMP guidelines.
Requirements
- Master's or Ph.D. in Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling from an ABGC- or ABMG-accredited program, required.
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), required.
- Candidates who are board eligible must obtain ABGC certification within two years of completing their degree.
- Must be eligible for temporary/provisional state licensure (where applicable) and obtain full licensure within the required timeframe following board certification.
- Ability to explain complex and sensitive genetic information with empathy and clarity.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Nice to have
- Three years of experience in a clinical or laboratory genetics setting, preferred.
- Experience with genetic variant interpretation and/or working in a CAP-accredited laboratory, preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Compensation
- Compensation Considerations:
Benefits
- Provide comprehensive genetic counseling to patients, families, healthcare providers and hospital partners regarding hereditary conditions, genetic risks, testing options and interpretation of results.
- Evaluate personal and family medical histories to assess inherited risk factors and recommend appropriate genetic testing strategies.
- Explain complex genetic concepts, testing options, reproductive considerations, risks, benefits and limitations in a compassionate and understandable manner.
- Develop educational materials and provide education to patients, providers and laboratory personnel.
- Every day, our employees make a difference by supporting patients, healthcare providers and hospital partners through lifesaving services.
Company info
- careers@vitalant.org
- If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.
- We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Genetic Counselor to join our team and provide expert genetic counseling and guidance related to hereditary conditions, congenital bleeding and thrombotic disorders and genetic testing.
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