Genetic Counselor - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Overview

 

OSU Physicians is looking for a skilled and compassionate Genetic Counselor to play a key role in advancing patient care through specialized genetic services. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative clinical environment, providing comprehensive risk assessment, patient education, and care coordination while supporting both clinical and educational initiatives within our organization. 

Who we are

With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, our buckeye team includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part. As an employee of Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP), you'll be an integral part of a team committed to advancing healthcare, education, and professional growth.

 

Our culture

At OSUP, we foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

 

Our benefits

We know that having options and robust benefit plans are important to you. OSUP prioritizes the wellbeing of our team and that’s why we offer our employees a flexible, competitive benefit package. In addition to medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and retirement, we also offer an employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program designed to support our employees so they can live their best lives. As an OSUP employee, you will be eligible for these various benefits depending on your employment status.

  

 

Responsibilities

Purpose: 

The Genetic Counselor (GC) oversees and administers genetic education, counseling, and psychological support for patients at risk for birth defects or genetic disorders or who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. The GC oversees patient testing and independently prepares comprehensive assessments of genetic risk. The GC coordinates clinical and/or research activities within area of expertise.  In addition, the GC provides education, training, and guidance to residents, MFM fellows, genetic counseling graduate students, and other members of the healthcare team. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive genetic counseling, including evaluating patient and family histories to assess genetic risk
• Coordinate, order, and interpret genetic testing and communicate results clearly to patients, families, and providers
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered education and guidance on diagnoses, risk factors, and care options
• Support ongoing patient care through follow-up, referrals, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Assist with care coordination, including scheduling and maintaining continuity of care across multiple providers
• Contribute to fetal therapy program coordination by addressing patient education and support needs
• Maintain accurate, detailed documentation and respond to patient and provider inquiries
• Ensure compliance with licensure, training, and organizational standards
• Support a high-quality patient experience through professionalism, empathy, and strong communication
• Assist with limited administrative responsibilities, including supply coordination and maintaining required credentials
• Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities.

 

Qualifications

 

Requirements: 

• Graduate of an accredited genetic counseling training program.
• Must be board certified.
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Ohio.  

 

Preferences: 

• Prior clinical genetic counseling experience.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive material, manages calendars, coordinates meetings, travel, and supplies and has proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs. 
• Meticulous attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, as well as establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. 
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations and communicating effectively with individuals at all organizational levels. 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Range

USD $72,602.00 - USD $108,903.00 /Yr.