Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is seeking a highly motivated Genetic Counselor to join the Interdepartmental Genetic Counseling Program, administered through the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive clinical genetic counseling services while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams, molecular diagnostic laboratories, and
research investigators to advance precision medicine across Columbia University. While the position is administratively based in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, approximately 80% of the incumbent's effort will be dedicated to clinical, research, and educational activities within the Department of Medicine, with the remaining effort supporting the Interdepartmental Genetic Counseling Program. This
position offers a unique opportunity to integrate patient care, genomic medicine, research, and education within one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Clinical Responsibilities Provide genetic counseling services to patients and families under limited supervision. Obtain detailed medical and family histories, perform risk assessment, and coordinate appropriate genetic testing. Explain the benefits,
limitations, and potential outcomes of genetic testing to patients and families. Interpret genomic test results and communicate findings to patients, families, and referring providers. Prepare clinical documentation and summary reports. Serve as a liaison between clinical providers and the Precision Genomics Laboratory (PGL), the Laboratory of Personalized Genomic Medicine (PGM), and other molecular diagnostic
laboratories. Participate in multidisciplinary specialty clinics and genomic medicine initiatives across CUIMC. Research Responsibilities Support genomic research studies through patient identification, recruitment, informed consent, and coordination of study procedures. Review medical records and assist with phenotype collection and
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