Maine Medical Center

Genetics Counselor - Precision Medicine

Maine Medical Center$77K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Genetics Counseling
  • Board certified or eligible for certification by ABMG or ABGC
  • Preferred experience in genetic counseling

Responsibilities

  • Assess individual or family risk for hereditary conditions
  • Advise families on informed decision-making strategies
  • Support coping methods for individuals at risk
  • Conduct genetic tests and analyze results
  • Develop and implement care plans based on patient histories

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Recognition programs
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Shift differentials or other incentives
Full Job Description
Description

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 85406

Summary:

The Genetics Counselor role is responsible for assessing individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects, and advises individuals and families to support informed decision-making and coping methods for those at risk.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

  1. Education: Master's Degree in Genetics Counseling.
  2. License/Certifications: Board certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC).
  3. Experience: Genetic counseling experience preferred.


The pay range for this position is $77,147.20 to $104,353.60 per year.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

About Maine Medical Center

Maine Medical Center is a 637-bed teaching hospital located in Portland, Maine. It is the largest hospital in northern New England, and serves as the tertiary referral center for Maine, as well as parts of Vermont and New Hampshire. The hospital is a Level One Trauma Center, and is also home to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.
Learn more about Maine Medical Center
Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1951

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