Genetic Counselor (Onsite)

Overview

We

are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Genetic

Counselor to join our team and provide comprehensive genetic

counseling services in the perinatal setting. This role focuses on

routine prenatal and preconception indications, including

non‐invasive prenatal testing, maternal serum screening, invasive

prenatal diagnosis, ultrasound anomalies, family history

indications, and teratogenic exposures. As a Genetic

Counselor, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to

deliver patient‐centered care, educate families on genetic risks,

and guide them through diagnostic options and results

interpretation.n

M‐F Dayshift no

nights evenings or weekends at our Fort Worth OBX

Practice.

Responsibilities

The

Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling for routine prenatal

and preconception indications, including non‐invasive prenatal

testing, maternal serum screening, invasive prenatal diagnosis,

ultrasound anomalies, family history indications and teratogenic

exposures. The Genetic Counselor collaborates with other health

team members to provide comprehensive care in the perinatal

setting.

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Reviews family and medical

histories, determines relative risks and educates patients and

families about Mendelian inheritance, chromosomal risk and

principles of teratology.

Performs

preconceptional and pregnancy loss counseling from a genetic

perspective.

Is familiar with and critical of

laboratories providing diagnostic services such as chromosome

analysis, molecular DNA technology and biochemical

screening.

Provides an interpretation of test

results for patients, families and referring

physicians.

Discusses availability of various

prenatal diagnostic options and their associated risks with

patients and families.

Returns patient phone

calls in response to care and needs in a timely manner.

Is available for short and long term care; provides

support services and referrals as necessary.

Documents patient and / or family encounters for patient

and referring physician.

Corresponds timely

and thoroughly with referring physicians.

Maintains accurate and up to date records of results and

follow ups.

Utilizes current researching

resources to provide thorough and current information.

Participates in revenue cycle by ensuring authorizations

and referrals are in place and notifying the Billing Associate of

needs for further authorizations.

Documents

correct ICD‐10 codes for services provided.

Communicates effectively and courteously with and

demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients and their

families.

Treats all patients and their

families with dignity and respect.

Acts in a

non‐directive, non‐judgmental manner, recognizing an individual's

religious, ethical, and moral opinion / belief.

Uses standard of patient satisfaction as a measure of

effectiveness.

Recognizes ethical, legal and

professional issues inherent to providing care to women

experiencing a high risk pregnancy.

Provides

telephone triage and makes appropriate referrals to other

specialist as necessary.

Participates in

professional development activities and maintains professional

affiliations.

Maintains patient

confidentiality.

Follows universal

precautions and OSHA standards.

Performs

other assigned duties as

directed.

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Qualifications

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A current / valid license as a Genetic Counselor if the

state in which they are providing medical services requires

it.

Prior prenatal diagnosis is helpful, but

not required.

Experience with and critical of

laboratories providing diagnostic services such as chromosome

analysis, molecular DNA technology and biochemical

screening.

Strong written, verbal and

interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of common

safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work

environment.

Participates in professional

development activities and maintains professional

affiliations.

Education Level : Master's

prepared, board eligible or board certified as a Genetic

Counselor.

Equivalent combination of relevant

education and experience will be

considered.

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Benefits and

Compensation

Take

great care of the patient, every day and every

way.TM  At Pediatrix & Obstetrix,

that's not only our motto at work each day; it's also how we view

our employees and their families. We know that our greatest asset

is YOU.

We

take pride in offering comprehensive benefits in a vast array of

plans that fit your life and lifestyle, supporting your health and

overall well‐being. Benefits offered include, but are not limited

to : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA,

Dependent Care FSA and HSAs, as well as a 401k plan and Employee

Stock Purchase Program. Some benefits are provided at no cost,

while others require a cost share between employees and the

company. Employees may also select voluntary plans and pay for

these benefits through convenient payroll deductions. Our

benefit programs are just one of the many ways Pediatrix &

Obstetrix helps our employees take care of themselves and their

families.

About

Us

Pediatrix

Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly

specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979,

Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a

national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix‐affiliated

clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate

and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children

across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and

office‐based practices. The group's high‐quality, evidence‐based

care is bolstered by significant investments in research,

education, quality‐improvement and safety

initiatives.

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Pediatrix

is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard

to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability or veteran

status.