The Division of Genetics seeks a full-time genetic counselor to join the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine at The Children's Hospital of San Antonio. This position has a competitive salary and full benefits package. The successful candidate will join a division that includes clinical and biochemical geneticists, a genetic nurse practitioner, and six pediatric genetic counselors.

Through partnership with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System and Baylor, The Children’s Hospital is the first and only freestanding 240-bed children's hospital in San Antonio and serves as a focal point for pediatric services and metabolic genetic services throughout the community.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Works collaboratively with the laboratory leaders and staff and prior authorization staff to standardize genetic testing workflows through the development of algorithms, order sets, decision support tools, and build appropriate order guidance
• Reviews, educates, collaborates, and consults with providers to determine clinical appropriateness, redundancy or duplicative orders, best methodology, and selection based on contracted reference lab
• Interprets genetic test results and communicates the results to the patient and referring provider (as appropriate)
• Accurately documents each case in the electronic health record and communicates with providers in a timely manner
• Provides education to medical students, residents, and faculty about appropriate labs to be ordered based on patient assessment
• Reports to Genetic Counselor Supervisor

As the nation's seventh-largest city with a population of over one million, San Antonio is known for its historical influence and blend of cultures. Located in south central Texas, San Antonio has 300+ days of sunny weather, mild winters, and an affordable cost of living. The city has much to offer with diverse employment opportunities for spouses, excellent public and private schools, and multiple attractions for children and adults.

Qualified candidates must have graduated from an ABGC accredited genetic counseling training program and be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Genetic Counselors.  Candidates should also possess excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral), strong organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and eagerness to work in a team setting. 

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to:

Elizabeth Roeder, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular and Human Genetics

Baylor College of Medicine

Chief, Division of Genetics

The Children's Hospital of San Antonio

333 North Santa Rosa Street

San Antonio, Texas 78207

Email: roeder@bcm.edu

Administrative office: 210-704-3879

Qualified candidates must have graduated from an ABGC accredited genetic counseling training program and be board certified or board eligible with the American Board of Genetic Counselors.  Candidates should also possess excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral), strong organizational skills, critical thinking skills, and eagerness to work in a team setting. 

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