Instructor/Clinical

Job Detail

• Job Title:

  Instructor/Clinical

• Department:

  10260-Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Location:

  Farmington

• FTE%:

  1

• Shift

• Search #:

  2027-541

• Closing Date:

• Recruiter:

  Scerra, Ryan D.

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Clinical Instructor

Pediatric/General Genetic Counselor

Division of Medical Genetics

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UConn Health seeks a 1.0 FTE, ABGC or ABMG certified/eligible Genetic Counselor to join our collaborative and growing Genetics Division . This faculty position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive clinical genetics services while contributing to the education of future genetic counselors through teaching and supervision.

This position is a Clinical Instructor faculty, Genetic Counseling appointment. Responsibilities include performing patient intakes, providing genetic counseling and follow-up in pediatric / general genetics clinics. In addition, working closely with MD clinical geneticists and trainees is expected. Excellent counseling, teaching, and organizational skills and independence are necessary. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

The Genetics Division provides comprehensive, patient-centered evaluation, diagnosis, and management for children, adults, and families with known or suspected genetic conditions. Care is delivered through both in-person and telehealth services, expanding access to specialized genetics care across Connecticut and the surrounding region. Our multidisciplinary team includes two medical geneticists, one general genetic counselor, a part time metabolic dietitian, three prenatal genetic counselors, two hereditary cancer genetic counselors, and a genetic counselor specializing in teratology.

Position responsibilities

A successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with our medical geneticists to provide comprehensive and compassionate clinical genetics services in the outpatient setting.

• Manage all aspects of clinical genetic counseling, including case preparation, intake interviews, genetic counseling, education, documentation and follow up.

• Obtain detailed personal, medical, and family histories and construct accurate pedigrees. Ability to ascertain problems/concerns/reasons for referral.

• Perform risk assessments and recommend appropriate genetic testing based on the patient's clinical presentation and family history.

• Present cases to geneticists and collaborate to determine genetic testing approach.

• Provide pre- and post-test genetic counseling including discussion of the benefits, limitations, and potential implications of genetic testing, and genetic education.

• Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling and support for families. Identify appropriate support resources and/or facilitate referrals when indicated.

• Coordinate genetic testing process, including test selection, ordering, insurance considerations, and communication with laboratories as appropriate.

• Review and interpret genetic test results and communicate findings clearly and compassionately to patients and families.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with physicians, medical assistants, laboratory professionals, support staff, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Coordinate and oversee clinical activities and service to ensure quality and efficient service is delivered to patients and the medical community.

• Provide direct supervision and mentorship to genetic counseling trainees in the outpatient setting. Other opportunities for involvement in UConn's Masters in Genetic Counseling training program include teaching.

• Attend and actively participate in division, department, and institutional meetings.

• Participate in case conferences, educational activities, research opportunities, quality-improvement initiatives, and other departmental projects as appropriate.

• Stay current with advances in genetics, genomics, genetic testing technologies, and relevant clinical guidelines.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of genetic counseling workflows, patient education materials, and clinical programs.

Qualifications:

• ABGC certified or eligible

• Valid State of Connecticut Genetic Counselor License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing genetic counseling in pediatric, general genetics, or multidisciplinary clinical settings.

• Experience obtaining medical and family histories, constructing pedigrees, performing genetic risk assessments, and interpreting genetic test results.

• Experience with a variety of genetic testing modalities and coordination of genetic testing, including insurance authorization and laboratory communication.

• Experience counseling patients and families regarding complex genetic conditions and the psychosocial implications of genetic testing.

• Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising genetic counseling students or trainees.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and clinical documentation skills.

• Familiarity with electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and clinical genetics workflows.

• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

UConn Health is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. UConn Health is committed to ensuring that individual employees and applicants are not excluded from participation in the employment process based on an individual's legally protected status which includes race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities (including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, past/present history of a mental disorder), prior conviction of a crime (or similar characteristic), veteran status, workplace hazards to reproductive systems, gender identity or expression, or other factors which cannot lawfully be the basis for employment actions, unless there is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Base Salary: $80,113

Salary : $80,113