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Children's Minnesota Genetic Counselor (Casual) in St. Paul, Minnesota
About Children's Minnesota Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org . Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023's Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Position Summary-Temporary Support Role We are seeking a dedicated individual to cover a 3-4 month leave of absence starting May 2025. During this period, the role will provide support for up to 40 hours per week. After the initial leave period, the role will transition to a minimum of 2 days per month. Please note that this position is not benefit eligible. The Genetic Counselor is a mid-level healthcare professional who works to identify hereditary conditions in patients and their families, and educates families and other healthcare providers about the cause, inheritance pattern and medical management of these conditions. S/he will work as a part of the medical genetics team at Children's. The role works collaboratively with a clinical geneticist, to evaluate patients with complex medical problems which may have a hereditary component. In addition, there are opportunities to work independently, with physician supervision when appropriate, to evaluate patients with single or isolated birth defects, known genetic conditions, or to perform screening, triage, testing or other activities. Qualifications Successful completion of a Master's Degree Program in Genetic Counseling. ABGC Board Certified and Minnesota state license and credentialed upon start date required. Experience in genetic counseling, including but not limited to pediatrics, prenatal and general clinical genetics is desired. The posted pay range represents rates for a grouping of multiple jobs within a salary grade. We carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Children's Minnesota. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.