GENETIC COUNSELOR, CLINICAL: MATERNAL FETAL CARE CENTER

Shift:Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Department: Maternal Fetal Care Center

Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $68,265.60 - $111,425.60/Annually, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, driven, and forward-thinking genetic counselor who thrives on making a meaningful impact in patients' lives. The ideal candidate is a natural educator and empathetic listener, passionate about guiding individuals and families through complex medical decisions with clarity and care. We're seeking someone who is energized by collaboration, values continuous learning, and is eager to lead innovative outreach and education efforts in the field of genetics. If you're someone who blends scientific expertise with a heart for service, and who is excited to shape the future of personalized medicine, we want you on our team. Join us in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care that transforms lives across Missouri and beyond.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Act as a consultant or resource person for patients and family, and health care professionals on area of clinical expertise. Develop and implement educational programs specific to patient population. Coordinate and facilitate genetic clinic or program for a specific patient population. Coordinate and implement a genetics outreach program for a specific patient population. Professional development is continuous, and evidence based to assure a high level of expertise for specific patient population. Provide genetic counseling for specific patient population to include obtaining detailed medical, family, and social histories, psychosocial assessment, patient education, coordination of laboratory testing, case management, follow-up and long-term counseling and support, counseling patient and families as to their medical options. Track programmatic quality indicators and participate in quality, performance Improvement, and research activities. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree from an accredited Genetic Associate Program or master's degree in medical genetics, genetics counseling or training program.

Board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.