Genetic Counselor

The US Oncology Network•Rockville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Maryland Oncology Hematology! We’re looking for passionate and talented professionals to join our team in providing exceptional cancer care. If you’re dedicated to making a difference for patients, physicians, and colleagues, we want to hear from you! With 15+ locations across Maryland and DC, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. Explore opportunities with us and apply today!

Requirements

Masters degree in Medical Genetics/Counseling including clinical experience from an accredited genetics counseling training program.
Board certified (or eligibility for certification) from the American Board of Genetics Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics.

Nice To Haves

Minimum five years as a practicing genetics counselor preferred
oncology experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides genetic counseling to individuals with a family history of cancer, including information pertaining to risk factors, genetic concepts and inheritance.
Collects medical and family history from patients from a variety of sources including personal interviews, telephone screenings, medical records review and conferring with clinicians.
Develops detailed computerized models analyzing inheritance patterns to calculate and report cancer risks for individuals and families. From models, identifies at-risk individuals that may benefit from genetic screening, testing and/or counseling.
Coordinates genetic testing, including obtaining insurance authorizations and physician referrals. Schedules laboratory and related diagnostic testing. Reviews information with physicians, nurses, social workers and other clinicians and participates in the development of treatment plans as appropriate.
Provides long term follow up of patients as necessary and assists in patient referral process.
Maintains patient educational resources and literature. May prepare and present information to community groups.
Liaisons with patients participating in cancer genetics research studies. Recruits patients for participation in trials, obtains informed consent, collects participant medical history etc.