Mercy Kids Center for Neurodevelopment / Mercy Kids Autism Center
Location: 1415 Elbridge Payne Road, Chesterfield, MO
Position Type: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
FTE Allocation: 0.4 FTE Mercy Kids Autism Center | 0.6 FTE Child Neurology (including inpatient pediatric coverage)
 

Overview

Mercy is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Genetic Counselor to join our multidisciplinary pediatric team at the Mercy Kids Center for Neurodevelopment and Mercy Kids Autism Center. This position plays a vital role in providing genetic counseling services across autism, pediatric neurology, and inpatient pediatric populations.

The Genetic Counselor will provide ambulatory and virtual genetic counseling services to patients and families in prenatal/perinatal, pediatric, adult, and oncology settings, as appropriate. Working collaboratively with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists, Medical Geneticists, Neurologists, and other healthcare professionals, this position supports comprehensive genetic evaluation, education, testing coordination, and family-centered care.

This is a critical role supporting multiple departments with no current backup coverage. We are seeking a qualified professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving patient outcomes through genetic services.

Key Responsibilities

Genetic Counseling & Patient Care

• Provide genetic counseling, education, and risk assessment for patients and families.
• Obtain and evaluate medical and family histories to identify inherited conditions and genetic risks.
• Educate patients and families about genetic conditions, testing options, results, and recommended follow-up care.
• Facilitate informed decision-making regarding genetic testing and treatment options.
• Provide ambulatory and virtual counseling services as appropriate.

Coordination of Services

• Coordinate genetic testing and related services, including laboratory studies, blood work, amniocentesis, screening, and diagnostic testing.
• Maintain communication with physicians, laboratories, and patients to ensure timely completion of testing and follow-up.
• Monitor outstanding and pending test results and ensure results are communicated appropriately.
• Assist with care coordination across outpatient and inpatient pediatric settings.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records and documentation.
• Prepare consultation summaries and communicate recommendations to referring providers and families.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Support timely and accurate billing by communicating patient encounters and services rendered.

Education & Program Development

• Develop and update patient education materials and resources.
• Participate in educational activities for residents, medical students, and healthcare staff.
• Stay current with emerging developments in genetics and genomic medicine.
• Participate in departmental meetings, quality initiatives, and program development.

Research & Quality Improvement

• Support clinical research initiatives through patient recruitment, data collection, and project participation.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and implementation of best practices.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and practice standards.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations and Mercy policies.
• Adhere to safety, infection prevention, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Master's degree (MS/MA) in Genetic Counseling or Human/Medical Genetics.

Required Licensure/Certification

• Board Certified or Board Eligible through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG).
• Board-eligible candidates must sit for and successfully pass their certification examination at the earliest available opportunity following graduation.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with pediatric, neurodevelopmental, autism, genetics, or neurology populations.
• Experience supporting research and quality improvement initiatives.

Why Mercy?

At Mercy, we believe in bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. Our team members are committed to Mercy's mission, values, and service standards while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Join us in advancing genetic services for children and families and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential.

*Apply today and help shape the future of genetic care for our pediatric and neurodevelopmental patients.