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Join to apply for the Genetic Counselor I role at Cook Children's Health Care System 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Genetic Counselor I role at Cook Children's Health Care System Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Location: Medical Office Building-Fort Worth (750 8th Ave) Location: Medical Office Building-Fort Worth (750 8th Ave) Department: Genetics Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: The Genetic Counselor I will be responsible for providing genetic counseling services to patients and families. The Genetic Counselor I will reviewing patient information, family history, conduct risk assessments and recommends genetic testing based on analysis. The Genetic Counselor I will assess patients and/or family risk for inherited conditions such as genetic disorders and birth defects. Be able to communicate results with families and patients, to help them understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. The Genetic Counselor I will work with the physicians to create treatment options and available community resources. The Genetic Counselor I will work closely with insurance specialists to understand benefits and provide appeals and letters of medical necessity as needed for patient care and testing. Education and Experience: Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics from a program accredited by Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) with Board Eligibility required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders and defects Excellent communication skills to distill complex information, results and diagnoses Professionalism and emotional stability to handle difficult cases Ability to identify and dissect complex medical problems and make recommendations About Cook Children’s: Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care. At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible. Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cook Children's Health Care System by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Genetic Counselor” roles. Genetic Counselor (Onsite, Fort Worth- TX) Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex $100,000 - $115,000 2 weeks ago Contracts & Budget Specialist, Clinical Research Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Director & Clinical Assistant Professor Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Director & Clinical Assistant Professor Associate Chair of Advanced Practice Nursing & Clinical Assistant Professor Associate Chair of Advanced Practice Nursing & Clinical Assistant Professor Metabolic Geneticist Physician Opportunity in North Texas Clinical Genomic Specialist - Texas North Fort Worth, TX $195,000.00 - $225,000.00 1 week ago Clinical Genomic Specialist - Texas North Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow (CF) - 5,000+ Locations Available Nationwide Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow (CF) - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus Dallas, TX $55,000.00 - $68,000.00 3 days ago Study Start-Up Coordinator – Clinical Research Coordinator Experience Dallas Clinical Research Project Coordinator We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cook Children's Health Care System

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