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Employer Name: Columbia University

Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Genetic Counselor to join our team in a full time position to work within the division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. The Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to innovation and excellence in clinical medicine, education, research, community health, global health, and the development of our faculty and staff . At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. We offer immediate eligibility and invest in our employees? families through comprehensive Health and Welfare , Employee Assistance , Tuition Programs , and Retirement Benefits . ?Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process? Responsibilities Assist in the coordination of multidisciplinary teams dedicated to clinical care and/or research of patients with known or yet-undiagnosed monogenic disorders. Prepare for clinical encounters, including medical record and prior genetic testing result review, consultation with relevant specialties and experts. Assist with clinical consultations, draft consultation notes and write patient result letters. Complete lab requisition forms and coordinate patient and/or family genetic testing. Coordinate specimen send outs and results notifications and assist with clinical and research-based review of genetic testing results. Assist in case review and intake for research patients with undiagnosed disorders. Assist with research programs dedicated to genetic disorders, including relevant regulatory activity and funding procurement. Attend regular research and clinical case conference meetings and participate in specialty clinics, as required. Enter patient information into division database. Supervise medical students, rotating residents and genetic counseling students. Assist with orientation of Genetics fellows. Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor?s degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus four years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications Must have a Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling. Experience in participation in research genetics studies related to undiagnosed diseases preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.