7125 13th Place NW
Washington, DC 20012
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10213 Genetic Counseling
Pay Range
$73,195.20 - $121,971.20
Day Shift
Who We Are: Children’s National Rare Disease Institute (CNRDI) is a first-of-its-kind center focused exclusively on advancing the care and treatment of children and adults with rare genetic diseases. We provide a medical home for patients and families seeking the most advanced care and expertise for rare genetic conditions that remain largely unknown to the general medical community.
We coordinate the multidisciplinary care of children with genetic, metabolic and undiagnosed disorders in collaboration with primary care physicians and specialists from other divisions at Children’s National. Additionally, every geneticist here works in concert with a genetic counselor to manage both the clinical and practical aspects of treatment. The research interests of our practitioners ensure the timeliest and most thoughtful care for our patients.
About the Role :
The Genetic Counselor II will be responsible to provide genetic counseling services to patients through CNH on site or at designated outreach centers. Obtain medical and family histories, review pertinent medical records, counsel families regarding underlying diagnosis/medical findings including natural history and inheritance pattern (if applicable), and write counseling letters when indicated. Involvement in student supervision, as well as promotion of genetic disease awareness. Responsibilities also include the triage of questions received from administrative staff, outside hospitals, and other physicians.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree ABGC/ACGC accredited genetic counseling training program (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years practicing genetic counselor (Required)
2 years experience in student supervision (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Foster student trainee growth.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Licensure & Certification Board certified. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Patient Services
Obtain medical and family history of patients and review pertinet medical records.
Perform risk assessment and discuss the pattern of inheritance pertinent to the specific disorder(s) that have been diagnosed in the family, and review recurrence risks for at-risk family members.
Perform a psychosocial assessment and provide psychosocial support; counsel patients regarding available testing options and explore the risks and benefits of testing.
Complete chart notes or summaries of the counseling session for the family, medical records, and the referring physician with guidance from a senior genetic counselor; provide backup support for other genetic counselors in the department.
Provide appropriate written information to families about support groups and resources for their specific disorder or circumstance; facilitate referrals as needed; respond to patient's questions/concerns in a timely manner.
Triage of questions from administrative staff, outside hospitals, and physicians.
Advocacy
Promote genetic disease awareness.
Research
Review current literature and recommended guidelines for upcoming patients.
Provide up-to-date information regarding clinical trials and/or research as they relate to the patient care.
Remain up-to-date with current genetic literature.
Education
Attend regional and national meetings and disseminate information learned at the following genetic counselor meeting.
Actively participate in monthly journal club.
Achieve genetic counseling board certification.
Serves as supervisor/coordinator for genetic counseling student rotations
Performs mid-rotation and end-rotation review of student
Communicates progress and goals to other genetic counselors working with the student
Benefits That Support You:
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
Generous paid time off, including vacation…