Genetic Counselor - Rare Disease

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking full-time Genetic Counselors with experience in general adult genetics, pediatrics and rare disease to join Genome Medical’s multidisciplinary care delivery team of Genetic Counselors, Medical Geneticists, and Genetic Counseling Assistants. With the support of our Genome Medical™ care delivery and Pioneer platform, and dynamic cross-functional teams, our genetic counselors can work at the top of their scope of practice with the luxury of working from home, while providing services to patients across all 50 states via telemedicine.

This is the right role for you if:

• You are passionate about providing high-quality genetic counseling care services 
• You are excited about alternative service delivery models 
• You are motivated by increasing access to informative, actionable genetic services
• You are looking to be involved in multiple practice areas with the potential for growth into new specialties as our business expands

This role is 100% clinical with 30 patient care hours per week for a 1.0 FTE. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts. We would highly prefer the ideal candidate be able to work in the Mountain or Pacific time zone. Candidate must also be able to work at least 3 hours per week after 4pm. The 3 hours would be a part of the 8 hour shift and not separate. 

We offer medical, dental and vision packages as well as many other perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family’s needs. 

Some of our benefits include:

• Generous PTO and sick time
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paternity & Maternity Leave
• 401k Match
• Up to $500 remote office reimbursement
• AD&D Short & Long-Term Disability
• HSA & FSA Medical and Dependent Care
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• And much MORE!

Salary: $77,000 - $91,000.  Please note that this range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. 

 
Responsibilities
This position reports to one of our Directors of GC services and will perform activities consistent with the position of genetic counselor, which include but are not limited to:

• Provide genetic counseling for patients, including education, a comprehensive risk assessment, psychological support, genetic testing oversight and documentation.
• Analyze medical/scientific literature, and available clinical genetics standard of care guidelines, and effectively communicate this knowledge across the organization and externally to patients and providers.
• Collaborate and share knowledge with a diverse team of experienced genetic counselors in a supportive, team-based environment.
• Participate in weekly clinical team meetings.
• Willingness to see healthy screening patients, which could involve counseling for hereditary cancer, cardiac, and pharmacogenetic variants.
• Participate in journal club and case conferences.
• Minimal travel required.
• Availability to participate in genetic counseling student clinical rotations if interested.

Requirements

•  0-5 years of experience in clinical genetics, with the main area of clinical experience or interest in adult and pediatric general genetics (rare disease experience preferred)
• ABGC certified and licensed in the home state (if applicable (multiple state licenses are a plus).  New graduates must have board certification at the time of application
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, and listening) skills and ability to collaboratively engage with all customers, patients, and teammates to work towards dynamic solutions
• Must be detail-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated and technology competent
• Strong commitment to the vision and mission of Genome Medical
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to new specialties as required by the changing needs of the business
• Ability to work independently
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• Mountain or Pacific time zone preferred
• Home internet connection with appropriate office space for patient care service deliver

About Genome Medical:

Founded in 2016, Genome Medical is built on the belief that expert genetic guidance should be accessible to all. As a company led by genetic counselors with a passion for innovation, we are uniquely positioned to improve patient care by combining unmatched clinical expertise and commitment to patient experience with our tech-enabled care delivery. Our team includes pioneers in the field of genetics with experience from leading healthcare and industry organizations. We bring deep expertise in clinical genetics, patient care and operational excellence to drive meaningful impact.

With a primary focus on rare diseases, we recognize the critical gap in genetics care for patients with these conditions. Rare disease affects more than 300 million people worldwide and demands the highest degree of specialized care. Through our telehealth genetic services, we deliver access to genetic testing and expert guidance ensuring that patients and their providers receive the information they need faster, understand what it means and have the opportunity to access novel treatment options.

Genome Medical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a workforce that encompasses all cultures and differences. We celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Information collected and processed as part of your Genome Medical profile, and any job applications you choose to submit are subject to Genome Medical’s Candidate Privacy Policy.