Genetic Counselor - Cancer

Position Summary

As part of a multidisciplinary team, provide information to individuals and families about genetics and cancer risk, facilitate genetic testing, and provide psychosocial support to cope with cancer risk. Contributes value to each of the CCG domains (clinical, research, and education).

As a Successful Candidate, You Will:

• Collect detailed family histories (both maternal and paternal).
• Retrieve and review medical records for key affected individuals.
• Pedigree assessment and recognition of cancer/cardiovascular susceptibility syndromes.
• Use appropriate models to estimate genetic and empiric cancer/cardiovascular risk.
• Aid in informed consent discussions, including benefits of genetic knowledge and family risk communication, privacy, confidentiality, and discrimination issues.
• Inform and assist patients about the medical and psychosocial implications of cancer/cardiovascular risk and genetic testing.
• Advise and assist attending physicians regarding laboratory selection, testing coordination, and interpretation of test results.
• Provide post-test education, counseling, and support.
• Dictate medical consultation reports for counselor-only appointments and for post-visit results disclosures.
• Moderate and participate in case conferencing.
• Field inquiries related to genetic testing/counseling services from patients and the public.
• Participate in the training of students (genetic counseling interns, fellows).
• Complete and provide critical feedback on Intensive Course (IC).
• Facilitate informed consent for CCG Research Registry data collection and entry.
• Participate in CCG research meetings.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling with ABGC board certification or MSN/MN and APRN license.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in genetic counseling (or has demonstrated equivalent mastery), one (1) or more years of experience in cancer genetic counseling specialty.
• Specialized courses and clinical training in the genetics of cancer.
• Currently possess a permanent California Department of Public Health Genetic Counseling Licensure/Certification or equivalent for nursing candidates; or, currently possess a nationally-recognized Accreditation/Licensure/Certification in Genetic Counseling with the ability to obtain a permanent California Department of Public Health Genetic Counseling Licensure/Certification within six (6) months from the date of hire.
• Experience with Epic, Microsoft Office and FamGenix (preferred).

Benefits

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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