Genetic Counselor, Full Time

About the role

Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families served by the Prisma Health Oncology Programs including the Multidisciplinary Cancer Centers, Ambulatory Infusion Center, Inpatient Unit(s) and other associated/affiliated cancer services.

Responsibilities

• Identifies families at risk for hereditary cancer, provide education about the complex options regarding genetic testing for hereditary cancer, interpret genetic testing results, facilitate patient decision-making regarding genetic testing, and discuss management of complex hereditary cancer syndromes.
• Active participant in tumor conferences, offering insight to oncologists and other providers.
• Supervises genetic counseling graduate students, interns, residents, fellows and others as determined appropriate by Cancer Center Leadership.
• Participates in genetic research initiatives as required by Program Leaders.
• Supports clinical and research initiatives through local, regional or national presentations, publications and teaching opportunities.
• Supports marketing and business development activities including in-service training and development activities including in-service training and development of marketing collateral.

Requirements

No experience required. Two (2) years oncology genetics counseling preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited American Board of Genetic Counseling training program.
• Licensed to practice as a Genetic Counselor in the state of South Carolina within six (6) months of hire.
• Prior to 05/01/25: CGC - CERT GENETIC COUNSELOR - CCGC preferred, Board certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.

Skills

Computer skill (word processing, spreadsheets, databases and data entry)

Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Benefits

Health insurance

Additional Details

City: Columbia

State: South Carolina

Country: US