Genetic Counselor Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the genetic counselor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for genetic counseling services, evaluates patient and family health educational needs, initiates appropriate reproductive genetics risk assessment and testing for reproductive genetic disorders.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience in medical facility, currently in or completion of genetics rotations clinical program preferred
• Master of Science in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling
• Board certified or active status for ABGC
• Commercial diagnostics experience preferred
• MS in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling
• ABGC Certified
• Effective communication with patients, staff and physicians
• Active license in the state requiring licensure

Please consider me for the genetic counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for genetic counseling for patients in the Center for Cancer Genetics & Prevention and the Pediatric Cancer Genetic Risk Program.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Participate in patient education regarding surveillance and other health promotion activities to minimize risk of disease as possible
• MS in Medical Genetics
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Genetic Counselor
• Previous experience or knowledge of crisis intervention and interviewing techniques
• Experience in development of educational programs in human and medical genetics
• Knowledge of computer operations preferred
• Emphasis on cancer and prenatal genetic counseling
• Knowledge of coding requirements

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the genetic counselor position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for education and counseling about the genetic condition, risks, recommended screening and prevention options, inheritance patterns, and resources.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with research, analysis and root cause identification
• Development of clinical and /or coding concepts and processes
• Coordinates divisional research activities in genetic epilepsies including study conceptualization, patients inclusion, data analysis, and publication of posters/ abstracts/ manuscripts
• Recognized as a point-of-contact within a research setting for a specialized patient population
• Sought out to provide outreach and education in the area of gene curation
• Present cases at rounds, or other conferences
• Provides clinical education and mentorship to Genetic Counseling graduate students
• Administrative involvement with research protocols including assistance with IRB submissions, upkeep of the regulatory binder, subject consenting, and research staff training

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the genetic counselor position.

Previously, I was responsible for genetic counseling for patients and their families who have or are at risk of having genetic disorders.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity for handling patients interested in international bioregistry and clinic
• Advanced skills in variant interpretation and basic bioinformatics skills, experience with database management programs such as RedCap
• Prior experience with clinical data or research data in the field of genetic epilepsies is preferred
• Strong preference for bilingual Spanish speaker
• A dedicated, HIPAA compliant home work space
• Obtain disease specific health and family history
• Construct and analyze pedigrees
• Provide information and education to individuals interested in participation in research protocols

Please consider me for the genetic counselor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for genetic counseling for prenatal patients identified with maternal or fetal genetic disorders or anomalies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of cancer program activities
• Positive attitude about the organization
• Successful experience as a genetic counselor preferred
• Knowledge of cancer genetics/high risk
• Certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
• Prior Cancer Genetic Counseling experience
• Experience educating Genetic Counselors and other genetic oriented care givers
• Board certification/eligibility in genetic counseling