Genetic Counselor (GYN/OB)

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Case preparation for the counseling session may include review of previous pertinent testing results, research regarding the condition of concern, and arranging for appropriate testing, including facilitation of insurance authorization utilizing support staff.
The genetic counselor will coordinate testing, which may include chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, ultrasound, cell-free DNA screening, and carrier screening.
A qualified candidate should have good case management skills. Communication with maternal-fetal medicine physicians, other medical specialists, referring obstetric providers, and various laboratories is required.
The genetic counselor will provide follow-up by contacting the patient and referring providers with test results, documentation of the counseling session and results of testing, and assisting with arrangements for additional consultations or testing. Cases are presented in weekly conferences for management and student education.
Critical thinking and an independent work ethos can be rewarded with considerable autonomy in this work setting.
Collaboration in clinical research is encouraged.
Opportunities exist for interaction with 25 additional counselors in other departments at this large, academic medical center, as well as faculty throughout Johns Hopkins University.
In addition to responsibilities related to direct patient care, the genetic counselors have opportunities for participation in education via the provision of lectures to various student groups, other medical providers, and lay groups.
Additional teaching responsibilities include supervision of genetic counseling graduate students, fellows/residents in maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics, and medical students and gynecology/obstetrics residents on elective rotations.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree from a graduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling.
ABGC (American Board of Genetic Counseling) certification as a genetic counselor, OR must seek certification as a genetic counselor from the ABGC within two years of hire date.
Must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians within one year of employment, or eligible for a Supervised Genetic Counselor license with the Maryland Board of Physicians.
Must maintain current certification and licensure during duration of employment.
Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.