Genetic Counselor Maternal Fetal Medicine

Your future role at a glance

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart

Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time 

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead the provision of comprehensive genetic counseling services and coordinate specialized screening programs for patients.
• Apply your expertise within the Maternal Fetal Medicine department, focusing on identifying families at risk for genetic disorders, birth defects, or a variety of other inherited conditions.
• Be instrumental in assisting with the diagnosis of genetic problems and collaboratively developing personalized, short and long-term counseling plans that guide families through their care journey.

• Provide comprehensive genetic counseling services, coordinate specialized screening programs, 

          assist with the diagnosis of genetic problems and collaboratively develop personalized, long-term counseling plans.

• Apply your expertise in Maternal Fetal Medicine to identify and assess families at risk for genetic disorders and birth defects.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Counselor specializing in Genetics credentialed from the Florida Department of Health obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

• Master Science in Genetic Counseling
• ABGC - American Board of Genetic Counseling 

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.