• Reviews family and medical histories, determines relative risks and educates patients and families about Mendelian inheritance, chromosomal risk and principles of teratology.
• Performs preconceptional and pregnancy loss counseling from a genetic perspective.
• Is familiar with and critical of laboratories providing diagnostic services such as chromosome analysis, molecular DNA technology and biochemical screening.
• Provides an interpretation of test results for patients, families and referring physicians.
• Discusses availability of various prenatal diagnostic options and their associated risks with patients and families.
• Returns patient phone calls in response to care and needs in a timely manner.
• Is available for short and long term care; provides support services and referrals as necessary.
• Documents patient and/or family encounters for patient and referring physician.
• Corresponds timely and thoroughly with referring physicians.
• Maintains accurate and up to date records of results and follow ups.
• Utilizes current researching resources to provide thorough and current information.
• Participates in revenue cycle by ensuring authorizations and referrals are in place and notifying the Billing Associate of needs for further authorizations.
• Documents correct ICD-10 codes for services provided.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with and demonstrates a caring attitude toward patients and their families.
• Treats all patients and their families with dignity and respect.
• Acts in a non-directive, non-judgmental manner, recognizing an individual's religious, ethical, and moral opinion/belief.
• Uses standard of patient satisfaction as a measure of effectiveness.
• Recognizes ethical, legal and professional issues inherent to providing care to women experiencing a high risk pregnancy.
• Provides telephone triage and makes appropriate referrals to other specialist as necessary.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Follows universal precautions and OSHA standards.
• Performs other assigned duties as directed.

• A current/valid license as a Genetic Counselor if the state in which they are providing medical services requires it.
• Prior prenatal diagnosis is helpful, but not required.
• Experience with and critical of laboratories providing diagnostic services such as chromosome analysis, molecular DNA technology and biochemical screening.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Education Level: Master's prepared, board eligible or board certified as a Genetic Counselor.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Various Discount Programs

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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