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Four 10 hour days Mon-Fri 1st shift
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$37.50 - $56.25Join the Atrium Health Women's Care Maternal Fetal Medicine team in Charlotte, NC. Provide preconception and prenatal Genetic Counseling services with support from a multidisciplinary team at up to 4 offices in the local area. Opportunities for professional growth and teaching various learners, including Genetic Counseling students. Successful candidates should be eager to learn, flexible, able to work well independently and with a team, and have excellent organization and communication skills. Option to work four 10-hour days with flexibility for team coverage. Eligibility for full benefits, including healthcare, 401K with matching, and paid time off. Yearly allowance for CEUs and related fees.
Essential Functions
Provide comprehensive genetic counseling and testing, including interpreting clinical and laboratory findings and clearly conveying results to patients and providers.
Conduct thorough patient assessments; deliver counseling, follow‑up, and referrals to community, state, and national resources when needed.
Research specific genetic disorders and translate complex clinical/genetic information into meaningful, actionable guidance for patients and care teams.
Assess psychosocial factors and offer supportive counseling; educate patients on the risks and benefits of procedures to enable informed consent.
Maintain ongoing client contact for follow‑up and continuity of care.
Prepare and provide written documentation of genetic consultations to patients and/or physicians in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Collaborate directly with laboratory providers to order necessary genetic or related tests and evaluate results upon receipt.
Coordinate with external reference laboratories (including non‑ACL labs) to arrange specialized testing and services not provided internally.
Ensure practice aligns with state licensure regulations, and with applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, regulations, and standards impacting genetics services.
Partner effectively across multidisciplinary teams; communicate with diplomacy and tact—even in stressful situations—to support patient care and team alignment.
Organize caseloads, manage documentation and presentation materials, and contribute to education for patients, families, and clinical partners.
Apply strong problem‑solving and analytical skills to guide test selection, variant interpretation, and care planning.
Utilize basic computer skills and clinical applications to document visits, track tests, and manage follow‑up activities.
Education & Certification Requirements
Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)–accredited program.
Active Candidate Status for ABGC board certification (required).
Experience: One or more years' experience as a Genetic Counselor preferred; however, upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply.
Launch Timeline: This position is to help support the growth of our patient-centered services, including the opening of a fourth office in the second half of 2026. We’re recruiting now to allow time to hire and train prior to opening, positioning you as a core contributor to the team.
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About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.