**Overview** **Fairview has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Genetics Counselor to join our team.** **Job Opportunity: Genetics Counselor** *Please note: this is a Lab position, not a clinic position. **Location:** University of MN Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN **Shift:** Day shift, no weekends required **Benefits:** + **Medical Insurance:** As low as $0 + **Dental Insurance:** As low as $0 + **PTO:** 24 days per year + **Retirement Plan:** 403B with up to a 6% employer match For more details on benefits, visit www.fairview.org/benefits . **Hiring Process:** + **Video Interview:** You may be asked to complete a video interview. This is a great opportunity to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us. The video interview can be shared directly with hiring leaders, providing a more personalized and efficient recruitment process. **Responsibilities Job Description** **Job Summary:** The Genetics Counselor position is responsible for providing genetic counseling services to patients and families of Fairview. **Job Expectations:** + **Coordinate Patient Activities:** + Manage patient activities for the genetics department/clinics. + Ensure all pertinent preliminary data has been received and communicated to appropriate staff. + **Triage Patients:** + Triage both referrals and follow-ups into appropriate clinics and services. + **Counseling:** + Counsel patients and families seen at clinics. + Obtain medical and family histories. + Interpret genetic diagnoses. + Assess and communicate genetic and medical risks. + Provide continuous supportive counseling services. + **Genetic Counseling Services:** + Offer genetic counseling services for families where molecular methods of diagnosis can provide carrier detection and prenatal diagnosis. + **Educational Services:** + Develop and provide educational services to health professionals and community groups. + Create educational materials regarding genetic diseases for health professionals and the lay public. + **Cultural Competence:** + Demonstrate the ability to provide care or service, adjusting approaches to reflect the developmental level and cultural differences of the population served. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** **Education:** + **Master’s Degree:** A master’s degree in Genetic Counseling is required. **Experience:** + **Experience:** One to three years of experience in genetic counseling. **License/Certification/Registration:** + **Board Certified or Board Eligible:** Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Medical Genetics. These qualifications ensure that the Genetics Counselor is well-prepared to provide exceptional genetic counseling services to patients and families, meeting Fairview's high standards for healthcare excellence. **EEO Statement** EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status