Cardiovascular Genetic Counselor

# Job Description Summary Cardiovascular Genetic Counselor position available for immediate hire.

## Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

## Worker Type

• Employee
• Regular

## Cost Center CC005600 CHSCorp - Genetic Counseling

## Pay Rate Type Salary

## Pay Grade Health-31

## Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

## Work Shift Job Description

## Job Description Elicits medical history, family history, and constructs pedigree to assess risk for genetic disease occurrence or recurrence. Evaluates complex medical and genetic literature from a variety of sources and incorporates into patient counseling and management. Explains available testing options, including risks, benefits, and limitations of testing. Coordinates genetic testing and return of results for patients and/or families. Provides genetic education, counseling, and psychosocial support for patients/families. Reviews referrals and triages cases. Supports operations of genetics clinic. Performs administrative and day-to-day operational clinical activities, including record review and patient charting. Writes detailed consultation reports conveying complex genetic concepts to patients and referring physicians. Collaborates with genetic counseling team, MD supervisors, and multidisciplinary care team. Facilitates referrals as indicated.

Demonstrates in-depth medical knowledge in practice areas and interprets most genetic results with minimal oversight/guidance. Identifies or creates patient support resources for indications encountered in practice. Provides clinical supervision for genetic counseling students. Teaches genetics/genetic counseling content to medical/genetic trainees. Implements systems to collect, maintain, and analyze operational data. Collaborates on research and/or quality improvement projects. Mentors new genetic counselor hires.

## Additional Job Description Requirements

• Masters degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited program.
• Board certification by ABGC if not yet certified; candidate must be ABGC board-eligible at time of hire and obtain certification within one year.
• South Carolina Genetic Counselor Licensure or eligibility for licensure (limited licensure may be obtained for those awaiting ABGC results).
• This position is Charleston-based; in-person presence required.

If you like working with energetic, enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us.

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