Instructor/Assistant Professor, Genetic Counselor - Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston , a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time Genetic Counselor, non-tenure clinical track Instructor or Assistant Professor position in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences .

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Obtains patient and family historical medical data and interprets data obtained to determine possible
  problem areas.
• Assists patients in understanding genetic diseases or birth defects to provide professional
  counseling services.
• Assesses patient needs as they relate to emotional stress, fear of test results, financial or transportation
  problems, marital conflicts, or patient-physician conflicts to make proper referral recommendations.
• Updates the medical records and keep team members appraised of patient problems.
• Refers patients for tests or to other assistance such as a social worker.
• Monitors information resulting from test results and agency referrals and reviews cases for further evaluation
  to assure continuity of patient care and education of patient family in the nature of disease/problem.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Medical Genetics or American Board of Genetic Counselors.
• Master's degree in human genetics and counseling or a related field.
• No experience required.