Oncology Genetic Counselor - Cancer Care Support

About the role

Provides oncology genetic counseling to patients and families by obtaining genetic histories, assessing pertinent risk factors and developing family trees; counsels patients and families about risk factors and proposed diagnostic procedures.

Coordicates specimen collection and transfer to appropriate laboratory, monitors and reports test results to provider and patient.

Provides follow-up counseling and resources to patients when needed including referral to community support groups. Coordinates other genetic services as needed.

Informs providers and patients of test results

Responsibilities

• Obtains genetic histories, assesses pertinent risk factors and develops family trees
• Counsels patients and families about risk factors and proposed diagnostic procedures
• Coordicates specimen collection and transfer to appropriate laboratory
• Makes sure test results are reported to provider and patient
• Follows up with patients for counseling and resources
• Coordinates other genetic services as needed
• Communicates test results to providers and patients

Requirements

• Required Education: Graduate of an Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling (ACGC) accredited Master's degree program or anticipated graduation of program within six (6) months of hire.
• Preferred Certification: Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or board eligible for certification by the ABGC with certification obtained within one (1) year of start date.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of Genetic Counseling in an Oncology outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling (ACGC) accredited Master's degree program or anticipated graduation of program within six (6) months of hire.
• At least one (1) year of Genetic Counseling in an Oncology outpatient setting.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$82,763.20 per year

Schedule

Full-time