Genetic Counselor - WCMC Cancer Program - Full-time - 8 Hour - Days
About The Position
The Genetic Counselor in the John Muir Cancer Institute provides information and support to families affected by familial cancers or who may be at risk. The role identifies at-risk families, investigates conditions present in the family, interprets information about disorders, analyzes inheritance patterns and recurrence risks, and reviews available options with families. The Genetic Counselor also provides supportive counseling, advocates for patients, and refers individuals and families to community and state support services when indicated. The Genetic Counselor serves as an educator and resource for other healthcare professionals and the public. The role is accountable for administrative functions of the Cancer Genetics Counseling service relating to their own patients and, in partnership with other Genetic Counselors and the Genetic Counseling Clerk, helps manage patient flow through the service.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling.
- California Department of Public Health Genetic Counselor license.
- Genetic Counselor certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), or board eligibility. If the employee does not pass the ABGC board examination, employment at JMH will discontinue.
Responsibilities
- Identify families at risk for familial cancer.
- Investigate conditions or diseases present in a family and interpret information about disorders.
- Analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence and review available options with families.
- Provide supportive counseling and serve as a patient advocate.
- Refer individuals and families to community and state supportive services when indicated.
- Educate and serve as a resource for healthcare professionals and the general public.
- Manage administrative functions of the Cancer Genetics Counseling service as they relate to the counselor’s own patients.
- Partner with other Genetic Counselors and the Genetic Counseling Clerk to manage patient flow through the service.
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Job Type
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