Genetic Counselor

Inova Genetic Counseling is looking for a dedicated Genetic Counselor to join the Team. This full-time role will be day-shift working Monday - Friday located in Fairfax, VA.

The Genetics Counselor develops pediatric or adult genetics counseling programs for high-risk patient populations. Provides clinical counseling and genetic testing services for individuals/families at risk for inherited diseases.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. 
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. 
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. 
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules. 

Genetic Counselor Responsibilities:

• Primarily serves as a clinical resource to the healthcare team.
• Performs inherited disease risk assessments and genetic risk assessments through review of family and medical histories primarily for cardiovascular genetic conditions
• Provides individualized genetic counseling and testing to patients/families identified at increased risk for inherited diseases.
• Facilitates patient awareness and access to research and clinical studies.
• Coordinates counseling sessions to meet the needs of patients, families and members of the healthcare team.
• Provides written communication to referring physicians regarding the consultation, test results and suggested medical management.
• Conducts ongoing promotion of genetics counseling program to physicians, patients and to the community by developing written materials and public presentations.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling
• Certification: Board eligible for certification by the ABGC upon hire
• Experience: Experience in genetic counseling with experience in inherited disease genetics or have recently completed a genetics clinical rotation.