Genetic Counselor II

Position Details

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Genetics

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Nutrition/Dietitian

Posting #: 1054496

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: Genetic Counselor - Posting Note

New position supporting growth within the Genetics team. Provides genetic counseling to families regarding genetic abnormalities, diagnoses, risks, and future pregnancies. Collaborates with Developmental Pediatrics and the CCBD team.

Seeking an organized, detail-oriented Master's-prepared Genetic Counselor with 2+ years of experience, strong research skills, and an interest in digging into clinical details and chart preparation. Pediatric experience preferred. ABGC certified or board eligible, with certification required within 6 months of hire.

Thomas Campus | M-F, 8 AM-4 PM | No travel

This position enhances the diagnosis, medical management and emotional adjustment of patients and families with genetic disorders and congenital anomalies.

Position Duties

• Assists medical geneticists in diagnostic visits for a wide range of genetic and metabolic conditions.

Conducts counseling sessions for pediatric and adult cases, explaining basic principles of genetics, diagnoses, inheritance patterns, recurrence risks, diagnostic and molecular testing, and management of genetic conditions.

Obtains detailed family, pregnancy, medical, and developmental histories.

• Participates in multidisciplinary specialty clinics, including metabolic, spina bifida, neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, and sickle cell anemia clinic.

Coordinates patient visit by reviewing and preparing patient histories prior to patient visit.

Provides follow-up support, community resources, and literature to families.

• Coordinates the follow-up of patient visits by obtaining additional diagnostic information/records and facilitates genetic testing and the delivery of those test results.

Coordinates the care and enzyme replacement therapy for patients with Lysosomal Storage Diseases and Mucopolysaccharidoses.

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.