[Hiring] Genetic Counselor @University of New Mexico

Role Description

The University of New Mexico Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Genetics, is seeking a full-time Genetic Counselor to join the genetics team. The division provides the full range of genetic services to children and adults, conducting genetics and metabolic clinics in Albuquerque and at outreach clinics throughout New Mexico. The division performs inpatient consults at UNM Children’s Hospital.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with geneticists in Genetics Clinics: collect clinical information, obtain family histories, and document information and assessment in the medical record.
• Conduct independent genetic counseling clinics.
• Assist patients and families to understand genetic testing results, diagnoses, expected clinical course, recurrence risks, follow-up recommendations, and adjustment to the disorder.
• Assist families to access available resources within the community and nationwide for support and information pertinent to the child’s genetic diagnosis.
• Develop educational materials and give presentations to related programs as appropriate.
• Participate in teaching of interns, residents, medical students, genetic counseling students, and other learners.
• Perform administrative duties related to evaluation and management of patients referred to the program.
• Travel to outreach clinic sites with geneticist 1-2 times per month to complete genetics clinics hosted by Children’s Medical Services.
• Collaborate with the state newborn screening program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or directly equivalent discipline.
• Board eligible or board certified as a Genetic Counselor.

Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• May be subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, if applicable.
• Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Benefits

• This is a benefits eligible position.
• The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.