Genetic Counselor, Pediatric Cytogenetics

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Genetic Counselor, Pediatric Cytogenetics - ( 2602197 ) Description Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Human Genetics and/or certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling Job Summary: The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Genetic Counselor who specialize in pediatric counseling services to provide professional counseling and education to individuals at risk for or diagnosed with genetic disease. Job Duties: Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority. - Reviews referrals and charts for patients with pending appointments. - Reviews the available records. - Identifies deficits in documentation and notifies the appropriate office staff what additional records need to be requested. - Research background information about diagnoses, test results, exposures, or other factors affecting risk assessment as they pertain to the patient’s upcoming visit. - Provides genetic counseling to patients under physician supervision and in accordance with division policies. - Obtains and documents accurate personal and family medical history and provides risk assessment i...