Instructor – Genetics Counselor

Job Summary:

This position provides genetic counseling services for patients with known or suspected genetic conditions in the state of Colorado. It is a faculty position with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and is clinically based at Children's Hospital Colorado. The position may also work with affiliated clinics on campus and in designated outreach clinics.

The individual hired in this position will have an academic home in the Section of Genetics and Metabolism and will work in the clinical operations of both the Section of Genetics and Metabolism and the Section of Pediatrics/Special Care Clinic. They will report to both Section Heads, with administrative supervision provided by Genetics & Metabolism and clinical and research supervision from both sections. The individual will work collaboratively with other faculty and care team members.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

· Provide outpatient and, potentially, inpatient genetic counseling for known or suspected genetic disorders.

· Conduct appropriate case management including case preparation, documentation, genetic testing consent and coordination, results reporting and related follow-up.

· Share on-call responsibilities with the other faculty.

· Participate in the education of genetic counseling graduate students, genetic residents, medical students, pediatric residents and fellows.

Depending on the role, and the primary clinical group in which the genetic counselor serves, additional duties may include:

· Genetic counseling support of various specialty clinics.

· Participation in research activities

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics, and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children’s Hospital of Colorado, and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Public Health, providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

· Graduated from an accredited genetic counseling master's program

· ABGC board certified; or board eligible with board certification attained within 12 months of graduation

Condition of Employment:

· Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado

· Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Children’s Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children’s Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children’s Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

· ABGC board certified

· At least one-year of relevant post-graduate experience

· Pediatric practice experience

· Experience in one or more specialty clinics

· 2 years’ experience involved in Human Subjects Research

· Certification of training for Human Subjects Research (CITI, or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of principles of genetics and inborn errors of metabolism

· Knowledge of standard inpatient and outpatient clinical operations and procedures

· Ability to develop and present educational information to patients as well as to professionals

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