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Job Description
Genetic Counselor Manager (GYN/OB) Johns Hopkins University - 4.0 Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $75,100 - $131,700 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) Medical genetics and genomics Genetic counseling Obstetric patients Full Job Description Affiliated Office Address Baltimore, MD, United States Requisition
ID 121306
Date Created May 20, 2026 Job Function Administrative Management Exempt Status Exempt Shift Type Full Time Schedule M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm Worksite 04-
MD:
School of Medicine Campus Work Modality On-site:
90-100% of hours worked on-site We are seeking a Genetic Counselor Manager will plan and administer outpatient prenatal genetic counseling services for the clinical department, collaborate with health care providers to establish standards of care for the specialty practices, and supervise the office staff, including other genetic counselors, genetic counselor assistant, and the clinic's patient service coordinator, in addition to provision of clinical genetic counseling services. The genetic counselor will serve as the manager responsible for genetic counselor standards, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement activities of the clinic operation and its personnel. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Design, manage, and evaluate the systems through which patient care is delivered and maintain an efficient environment conducive to quality patient care. Supervise all office staff, including completion of twice annual employee reviews. Serve as hiring manager, as needed. Serve as Departmental and Prenatal Genetics representative on administrative committees for laboratory testing, specimen flow/send outs, and for budget and financial matters as they may affect Prenatal Genetics in GYN/OB and various other departments for the University and Hospital. Serve as a liaison to triage and provide assistance for issues and questions related to workflow and patient care from prenatal genetic counselors at other institutions, both outside and within [Howard County and Sibley] the Johns Hopkins system, and from personnel and providers in other Divisions (such as Reproductive Endocrinology, GYN Oncology, Family Planning) or Departments. Mentor genetic counselors, supporting their career goals and advocating for promotion on the Genetic Counselor Career Ladder, as appropriate. Provide genetic counseling to patients referred for a wide variety of indications, including maternal age, abnormal screening results, abnormal ultrasound findings, family history concerns, pregnancy loss, teratogenic exposures, and infertility. Case preparation for the counseling session may include review of previous pertinent testing results, research regarding the condition of concern, and arranging for appropriate testing. The genetic counselor will coordinate testing, which may include chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, ultrasound, and carrier screening, provide follow-up by contacting the patient and referring providers with test results, documentation of the counseling session and results of testing, and assisting with arrangements for additional consultations or testing. Cases are presented in weekly conferences for management and student education. In addition to responsibilities related to direct patient care, the genetic counselors have opportunities for participation in education via the provision of lectures to various student groups, other medical providers, and lay groups. Additional teaching responsibilities include supervision of genetic counseling graduate students, fellows/residents in maternal-fetal medicine and medical genetics, and medical students and gynecology/obstetrics residents on elective rotations. Collaboration in clinical research is encouraged. Opportunities exist for interaction with 25 additional counselors in other departments at this large, academic medical center. A qualified candidate should have good case management skills. Communication with maternal-fetal medicine physicians, other medical specialists, referring obstetric providers, and various laboratories is required. Critical thinking and an independent work ethos can be rewarded with considerable autonomy in this work setting. Supervising 6 Genetic counselors, a genetic counselor assistant, a PSC, and supervises the work of students and residents. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. ABGC Board certification required. Maryland license is required. Two years of experience in prenatal/reproductive genetics. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Experience in specialty pediatric and adult genetics clinics.
Cytogenetics Personnel area: School of Medicine Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula:
30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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//www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/. Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
