🚀 Genetic Counselor, OB-Department

Overview

Job Summary: Works under moderate supervision of physician and/or principal investigator to provide genetic counseling to patients who have birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, Ph.D. researchers, nurses, social workers, and other health care professionals.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

Experience and Education

• Education: Master’s Degree from a board-accredited program in genetics
• Licenses and Certifications: (ABGC-CGC) CERTIFIED GENETIC COUNSELOR by American Board of Medical Genetics or American Board of Genetic Counseling within 1 year
• Experience: 3 years of related experience (preferred)

Job Duties

• Educates patients and families concerned about their conditions, possible risks of cancer and other diseases, and how to best manage problems.
• Obtains and examines personal and family medical histories to determine likelihood of genetic problems; requests and reviews medical records; constructs family histories in computer-drawn pedigree form; interprets data for genetic risks to patient and other family members.
• Assists patients and families in reaching decisions about genetic disorders that do not conflict with their religious or ethical values; assists patients and/or their families to understand genetic predisposition disease, including options and limitations of prevention strategies; counsels patients on potential adverse effects of positive gene test; discusses limitations of negative gene test(s).
• Establishes patient referrals to appropriate individuals or clinics for genetic screening as required.
• Arranges for appropriate genetic testing, including contacting laboratory, arranging sample collection, transporting of samples, and receiving results.
• Conducts research on various genetic disorder studies with complete responsibility for initiating, locating, contacting/recruiting, and updating demographic and family medical history.
• Prepares written summaries of encounters/studies with patients and family members; proofs and files research records and/or medical records as appropriate.
• Reviews all cases encountered with principal investigator or physician.
• Provides longitudinal follow-up with patients who have previously undergone testing; provides written summaries to patients as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Location and Organization

Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job: Allied Health

Organization: - OB-Department Administration

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Posting: Oct 8, 2025