Main Line Health·Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
The Genetic Counselor II manages and coordinates clinical risk assessments and genetic evaluations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. They also participate in research activities, educational events, and provide superior care to patients and their families.
Could you be our next Genetics Counselor II at Main Line Health?
Why work as a Genetics Assistant with Main Line Health?
· Make an Impact!
Genetic Counselor II possesses the technical knowledge and clinical skills necessary to manage/coordinate clinical risk assessment/genetic evaluations in a manner consistent with all requirements of the health care delivery system-medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory.
The genetic counselor works cooperatively with genetic counselors, medical director(s), genetic assistant(s), as well as with specialty teams within the areas of oncology, cardiology and/or perinatology/obstetrics/gynecology.
The genetic counselor is also responsible for participating in conferences, research activities and educational events as a multidisciplinary team member, as applicable Develop and Grow your Career!
Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement!
This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.
Get Involved!
Work with Patients; Physicians; Families/ Visitors and other staff to deliver superior patient care.
Join the Team!
Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health.
Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
Position-Specific Benefits include: You are eligible for up to 240 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status.
We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors...
And employee parking is always free!
Position: Genetics Counselor II Shift: Days (Monday through Friday- 40 hours per week)
1. Minimum of 3 years of relevant genetics experience (may include graduate training). 2. Minimum of 1 year of practice in specific subspecialty. (Neurology is a plus).
1. Master's Degree in Genetics/Genetic Counseling or equivalent 2. Subspecialty-appropriate education required. Sub-specialties including but not limited to oncology, cardiology, prenatal/perinatology and/or adult genetics.
1. ABGC/ABMG Board Certified required 2. Current license to practice in Pennsylvania. 3. Membership in related field professional organization.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Genetics or Genetic Counseling and be ABGC/ABMG board certified. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including 1 year in a specific subspecialty, and a current Pennsylvania license are required.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.