Genetic Counselor, Patient Counseling

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.

Summary

Provides genetic counseling to patients and families who are tested at GeneDx. Facilitates communication between laboratory personnel, genetic counselors and clinical staff. Supports efforts to maintain the reputation of GeneDx as a world-class healthcare company. Represents GeneDx at national and international meetings as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides genetic counseling to patients and families
• Discusses the benefits and limitations of various genetic testing options, most commonly Whole Exome Sequencing and Whole Genome Sequencing, including assisting with informed consent for genetic testing
• Performs risk assessment via thorough review of medical and family history information
• Explains genetic test results to patients and their families
• Provides patient education and psychosocial support
• Communicates with referring healthcare providers through useful and concise consultation summaries
• Performs patient and/or provider follow-up as needed
• Assumes personal responsibility for understanding and performing routine administrative work including but not limited to reviewing client and patient documentation and curation of internal databases
• Supports projects related to company objectives
• Supports team efforts required to meet corporate and team goals and objectives
• Additional responsibilities depending on needs of the team may include:
  • Assists with training of new hires and cross training of internal staff
  • Abstracts clinical information from patient records
  • Acts as subject matter expert for a group of genes, disorders, and/or tests, independently or with support from other clinical team members
  • Performs other duties assigned in support of the team or department

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Master’s degree from an accredited genetic counseling program
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills, including ability to maintain high proficiency with internal systems and Microsoft Office Suite and the Office 365 environment 
• Relevant experience in Exome/Genome clinical counseling preferred
• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred but not required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Board-eligible status or certification by the ABGC or equivalent required
• Currently holds multiple genetic counselor state licenses or has the ability to obtain multi-state licensure

Physical Demands

• Light lifting when traveling. Work requires close attention to detail and accuracy.

Work Environment

• Remote office based. Occasional travel may be required.
• Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 2-10pm Eastern