Northside Hospital

Genetic Counselor - Center for Perinatal Medicine

Northside Hospital  •  Atlanta, GA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Assists with the development, implementation and coordination of all genetic counseling, screening, testing, and follow-up for specific patient populations. Supports the development and promotion of the program through education to the lay and medical community. Functions as a resource to other members of the health care team. Consults with physicians and other health care providers and makes recommendations for appropriate services and patient health care management. May also participate in other research activities as directed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

  • Master’s Degree from accredited Genetic Counseling training program (provisional accreditation acceptable/second year students in good standing may apply)
  • Licensed as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Georgia or valid Temporary License as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Georgia
  • Board certification in Genetic Counseling by the ABMG or ABGC is required within 18 months of employment, or within the timeframe required by the employee’s Temporary License as a Genetic Counselor in the State of Georgia.
  • KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

  • Minimum two (2) years of genetic counseling experience
  • Membership in a professional genetic counseling organization
  • Management / supervisory experience
  • Work Hours:

    8AM-5PM

    Northside Hospital

    About Northside Hospital

    Northside Hospital — a certified Great Place To Work® — is one of Georgia’s top health systems. We have acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and hundreds of outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    10,000+ employees
    Headquarters
    Atlanta, GA
    Year Founded
    1970
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